Isambard Collection

Isambard Kingdom Brunel with chains
Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806 - 1859) Designer and builder of railroads, bridges, tunnels, steamships, docks &c. pictured in front of the launching chain of the Great Eastern

I K Brunel before the hauling chains of the Great Eastern

ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL (1806-1859). English engineer. Brunel before the Great Eastern steamships braking drum chains, which lowered the ship from the slip for launching: photograph, 1857

The Mammoth Iron Steam-Ship Great Eastern designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel Date: ca. 1873

Isambard Kingdom Brunel, IKB union jack flag - T-shirt / poster print design
Isambard Kingdom Bunel portrait with Union Jack flag - T-shirt / poster print design IKB

The Thames Tunnel between Wapping and Rotherhithe, designed and constructed by Marc Isambard Brunel. circa 1840s

Box Tunnel, Wilts
Isambard Kingdom Brunels famous Box Tunnel, Corsham, Wiltshire, took 5 years (1836- 41) to build. Two miles long, it was the longest railway tunnel in Europe when it opened

I K Brunel / Chain Cdv
ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL Designer and builder of railroads, bridges, tunnels, steamships, docks &c. pictured in front of the anchor chain of the Great Eastern

Clifton Suspension Bridge over the River Avon, Bristol
Clifton Suspension Bridge over the River Avon Gorge, Bristol. Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Date: 1905

Brunel & Broad Gauge
ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL The ghost of Brunel laments the burial of the railway broad gauge he invented

I K Brunel / Anon
ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL Designer and builder of railroads, bridges, tunnels, steamships, docks &c

Thames Ironworks and Shipbuilding Company - Building a Warship Victorian period

Paddington Station, platform 5 and 6 - London. Date: early 1930s

Isambard Kingdom Brunel, c. 1855
Engraved portrait of Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859), the English engineer and inventor, pictured c.1855

Bristol - The Clifton Suspension Bridge over the Avon Gorge
Bristol - The Clifton Suspension Bridge (designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel) over the River Avon Gorge - a paddlesteamer passes beneath. Date: 1936

The Great Western Railway terminus at Paddington Station
A view of the newly developed Paddington Station in London. It was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel as the London terminus for the Great Western Railway

JOAN OF ARC BURNED
JOAN OF ARC Burned at the stake in Rouen on 30 May 1431. Frere Isambard holds up a cross; Martin Ladvenu offers prayers Date: 1412? - 1431

I K Brunel / Col Portrait
ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL Designer and builder of railroads, bridges, tunnels, steamships, docks &c. Portrait at his desk. Date: 1806 - 1859

Construction of a Railway Line, 1841. Digging a cutting on the Great Western Railway. Broad gauge line by Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859) appointed engineer to the GWR in 1833

Wrought iron tubular trussed bridge over the river Wye at Chepstow, c1885. This bridge, constructed 1849-1852, was an innovative design by Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859)

Brunels wheelbarrow for Wearmouth Dock, 1830s Date: 1830s

Temple Meads Railway Station, Bristol - Victorian period

Bristol Suspension Bridge Victorian period Date: 19th century

A Broad Gauge Train on the GWR in the Thames Valley, Victorian period

Bristol Clifton Suspension Bridge early 1900s

Bristol Suspension Bridge probably 1920s

Bristol - Cabot Tower and the Clifton Suspension Bridge (viewed from the Observatory). Date: 1910

Longitudinal section of the Great Eastern Steam Ship designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. To be launched on 3 November 1857 but there was major logistical issues. Date: 1857

Construction of a Railway Line, 1841. Digging a cutting on the Great Western Railway
527852 Construction of a Railway Line, 1841. Digging a cutting on the Great Western Railway. Broad gauge line by Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859) appointed engineer to the GWR in 1833

SS Great Eastern - opposite Blackwall 1859
Great Eastern, progress down the River Thames, illustration showing the vessel near the Blackwall with powerful towing-tugs

SS Great Eastern - at her moorings in Deptford 1859
At half-past seven on Wednesday morning on the 8th September 1859, the Great Eastern, left her moorings off of Deptford, under the combined action of a charge of flour powerful towing-tugs

Construction of The Leviathan later Great Eastern 1855
Christened Leviathan in the early stages, thereafter always known as SS Great Eastern, an iron sailing steam ship designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and built by J

Portrait of Isambard Kingdom Brunel by the launching chains of the SS Great Eastern
2636890 Portrait of Isambard Kingdom Brunel by the launching chains of the SS Great Eastern, 1857 (photo) by Howlett, Robert (1831-58); Private Collection; (add.info)

Clifton Suspension Bridge with Balloons
The Clifton Suspension Bridge, taken at sunrise with Hot Air Balloons drifting in the distance

Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Portrait of Isambard Kingdom Brunel (9 April 1806 to 15 September 1859), was an English mechanical and civil engineer who built dockyards, the Great Western Railway

SS Great Eastern (Leviathan), iron sailing steamship
Vintage illustration of SS Great Eastern, 1850s, 19th Century. SS Great Eastern was an iron sailing steamship designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Leviathan later named SS Great Eastern under construction
Front cover for The Illustrated Times, dated 7 November 1857. Christened Leviathan in the early stages, thereafter always known as SS Great Eastern, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel

BRUNELS BROAD GAUGE
The ghost of Brunel laments the burial of the railway broad gauge he invented

Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806 15 September 1859) - English mechanical and civil engineer. Designer and builder of dockyards, the Great Western Railway

Cross section of the British steamship Great Eastern, christened Leviathan in 1857. Wood engraving, English, 1858
SHIPS: GREAT EASTERN, 1858. Cross section of the British steamship Great Eastern, christened Leviathan in 1857. Wood engraving, English, 1858

The S. S. Great Britain Leaving Liverpool, England In 1853. From Cyclopaedia Of Useful Arts And Manufactures By Charles
The S.S. Great Britain Leaving Liverpool, England In 1853. From Cyclopaedia Of Useful Arts And Manufactures By Charles Tomlinson

The Clifton Suspension Bridge, Spanning The Avon Gorge, Bristol, England In The Late 19Th Century. From Our Own Country Published 1898

Brunel at G. E. Launch
ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL at the attempt to launch the Great Eastern, with Scott Russell and Henry Wakefield on his right, Lord Derby on his left Date: November 1857

Paddington Station, London - Platform 5 - GWR Terminus designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Date: early 1930s

FAMOUS ENGINEERS. Fictional group portrait of famous British engineers and inventors. Front row: Mark Brunel, James Watt, George Stephenson; back row: Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Thomas Telford

Crystal Palace at Sydenham is destroyed by fire
The Crystal Palace at Sydenham is destroyed by a devastating fire on 30th November 1936. One of the 284ft water towers (designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel)

GREAT EASTERN, 1857. The first, unsuccessful, attempt, to launch the huge sail-and-steam ship Great Eastern in the Thames River. Line engraving from an English newspaper of November 1857

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Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the visionary English engineer, left an indelible mark on history with his groundbreaking achievements. With chains in hand, he fearlessly led the construction of monumental projects that would shape the world we know today. From the hauling chains of the awe-inspiring Great Eastern to his iconic union jack flag T-shirt/poster print design, Isambard was a symbol of innovation and national pride. One of his remarkable feats was the Thames Tunnel between Wapping and Rotherhithe, a subaqueous marvel that pushed engineering boundaries. Isambard's ingenuity didn't stop there; he went on to create The Mammoth Iron Steam-Ship Great Eastern, a colossal vessel that defied expectations. In Box Tunnel, Wilts, Isambard's brilliance shone through as he masterfully engineered this railway tunnel with precision and skill. His dedication to excellence is evident in every detail captured in the I K Brunel/Chain Cdv photograph. The Clifton Suspension Bridge over the River Avon stands tall as a testament to Isambard's architectural prowess. This majestic structure not only connects communities but also showcases his unwavering commitment to pushing boundaries. Brunel's legacy extends beyond mere structures; it encompasses revolutionizing transportation systems by introducing Broad Gauge railways. His vision transformed how people traveled and connected across vast distances. With each project undertaken by Isambard Kingdom Brunel came greatness unparalleled. Bristol - The Clifton Suspension Bridge over the Avon Gorge serves as a reminder of his enduring impact on our world – an extraordinary engineer who forever changed our landscape and inspired generations to dream big.