Tunnel Collection (page 6)

Towel, Tower, Tow-path, Toy-shop, Treadle, Trestle, Trombone, Trowel, Truant, Trumpet, Tucker, Tunnel (engraving)
8650092 Towel, Tower, Tow-path, Toy-shop, Treadle, Trestle, Trombone, Trowel, Truant, Trumpet, Tucker, Tunnel (engraving) by German School

Human invention anticipated: The tunnel (engraving)
8658002 Human invention anticipated: The tunnel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tunnel)

Construction of the Metro, crossing the Seine, c.1900 (b/w photo)
LSE746616 Construction of the Metro, crossing the Seine, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo © Leonard de Selva

Great Siege Tunnels, Gibraltar. 18th century (photo)
7264852 Great Siege Tunnels, Gibraltar. 18th century (photo); Gibraltar; (add.info.: Great Siege Tunnels, Gibraltar. Tableau in St)

The Metropolitan Railway
5311866 The Metropolitan Railway; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Metropolitan Railway: entrance to the Clerkenwell Tunnel near King's Cross)

A train coming out of the Thames Tunnel at Wapping
5307878 A train coming out of the Thames Tunnel at Wapping.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a train coming out of the Thames Tunnel at Wapping)

France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), La Ruchere: massif of the Chartreuse, a tunnel, 1900
LUX4795955 France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), La Ruchere: massif of the Chartreuse, a tunnel, 1900; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), La Ruchere: massif of the Chartreuse

France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74): landscape of Haute Morienne, a tunnel, 1900
LUX4795889 France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74): landscape of Haute Morienne, a tunnel, 1900; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74): landscape of Haute Morienne, a tunnel

Metropolitan tubular railway from Vincennes to the Bois de Boulogne (Parisian metro) - Elabore project by M
PCT4291518 Metropolitan tubular railway from Vincennes to the Bois de Boulogne (Parisian metro) - Elabore project by M. Berlier for the 1900 exhibition in Paris - map of the route

Plan of a coal mine in the 19th century, from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts and Manufactures by Charles Tomlinson
5242668 Plan of a coal mine in the 19th century, from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts and Manufactures by Charles Tomlinson

France, Rhone-Alpes, Isere (38): tunnel on the road from Saint-Laurent to the Grande Chartreuse, 1898
LUX4787694 France, Rhone-Alpes, Isere (38): tunnel on the road from Saint-Laurent to the Grande Chartreuse, 1898; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes)

France, Rhone-Alpes, Isere (38), La Grande Chartreuse: A tunnel on the road to the Grande Chartreuse, 1885
LUX4706817 France, Rhone-Alpes, Isere (38), La Grande Chartreuse: A tunnel on the road to the Grande Chartreuse, 1885; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Isere (38)

Soldiers of the 48th Pennsylvania carrying powder into the Petersburg mine
3029002 Soldiers of the 48th Pennsylvania carrying powder into the Petersburg mine; Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldiers of the 48th Pennsylvania Regiment carrying powder kegs into the Petersburg)

Tunneling shield in England. 19th century (engraving)
672966 Tunneling shield in England. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Nonsense: Engine afraid to come out in the rain (colour litho)
8636041 Nonsense: Engine afraid to come out in the rain (colour litho) by Robinson, Charles (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engine afraid to come out in the rain)

Miners working in the gypsum mine, Mountfield, Sussex (b/w photo)
8676051 Miners working in the gypsum mine, Mountfield, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miners working in the gypsum mine, Mountfield)

Mining (woodcut)
8663753 Mining (woodcut) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mining. From De Re Metallica, by Georgius Agricola, 1557)

Page of London views, 1835 (engraving)
8663323 Page of London views, 1835 (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ofen tunnel in Budapest
3570516 Ofen tunnel in Budapest by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Budapest, Hungary 1890 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Train on the City and South London Railway, 1900 (b/w photo)
8626538 Train on the City and South London Railway, 1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Train on the City and South London Railway, 1900)

Great Siege Tunnels, Gibraltar. 18th century (photo)
7264834 Great Siege Tunnels, Gibraltar. 18th century (photo); Gibraltar; (add.info.: Great Siege Tunnels, Gibraltar. A tableau showing two soldiers at work on a tunnel face)

The interior of Box Tunnel near Bath
5308382 The interior of Box Tunnel near Bath.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the interior of Box Tunnel near Bath, showing a broad gauge train passing through. Dated 19th century)

Trigny, Marne (51): Construction of a tunnel using carriages on narrow tracks and an improvised crane in a shelter
LUX4816567 Trigny, Marne (51): Construction of a tunnel using carriages on narrow tracks and an improvised crane in a shelter, 1917; (add.info.: Trigny)

First World War: France: On the eastern front an underground shelter, 1915
LUX4815721 First World War: France: On the eastern front an underground shelter, 1915; (add.info.: First World War: France: On the eastern front an underground shelter, 1915); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

France, Rhone-Alpes, Isere (38), Voreppe: The road of the Great Chartreuse with tunnel cut in the rock, 1880
LUX4706472 France, Rhone-Alpes, Isere (38), Voreppe: The road of the Great Chartreuse with tunnel cut in the rock, 1880; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Isere (38)

France, Rhone-Alpes, Isere (38), La Grande Chartreuse: A tunnel on the road to the Grande Chartreuse, 1885
LUX4706810 France, Rhone-Alpes, Isere (38), La Grande Chartreuse: A tunnel on the road to the Grande Chartreuse, 1885; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Isere (38)

The Frejus Rail Tunnel also called The Mont Cenis Tunnel, European Alps, from the Italian side in the late 19th
2963171 The Frejus Rail Tunnel also called The Mont Cenis Tunnel, European Alps, from the Italian side in the late 19th century. From Italian Pictures by Rev. Samuel Manning, published c.1890

Science. Energy. Minors using an electric tractor. Imagery in: The wonder of Electricity, France, c.1910
2638709 Science. Energy. Minors using an electric tractor. Imagery in: The wonder of Electricity, France, c.1910.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sciences. Coll. Part.); Photo © CCI

Sectional view of a typical two-way railway tunnel
3733906 Sectional view of a typical two-way railway tunnel.; (add.info.: Sectional view of a typical two-way railway tunnel. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Signal d'arret : conducteur de locomotive et cheminot. Gravure du journal "Gazette des Enfants", 1895
COI4130970 Signal d'arret : conducteur de locomotive et cheminot. Gravure du journal "Gazette des Enfants", 1895

Karim Al Thahaby

TFL Captures
Mario Conteddu

Sewage system of a modern city, Schoeneberg, Germany (colour litho)
8663662 Sewage system of a modern city, Schoeneberg, Germany (colour litho) by Dressel, August (b.1862) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sewage system of a modern city, Schoeneberg, Germany)

Subterranean Paris (engraving)
8672402 Subterranean Paris (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Subterranean Paris)

Water breaking through during excavation of Thames Tunnel, 12 January 1828
530615 Water breaking through during excavation of Thames Tunnel, 12 January 1828. On this occasion 6 men killed, and Isambard Kingdom Brunel, site engineer

St Gothard Tunnel linking Italy and Switzerland by rail. Workmen from the two ends of the tunnel breaking through last
530608 St Gothard Tunnel linking Italy and Switzerland by rail. Workmen from the two ends of the tunnel breaking through last piece of rock and meeting, 29 February 1880

Germain Sommeiller's (1815-1871) compressed air rock drill used in the Mont Cenis and St Gothard railway tunnels
530610 Germain Sommeiller's (1815-1871) compressed air rock drill used in the Mont Cenis and St Gothard railway tunnels. Sommeiller engineer of Mont Cenis tunnel

Building tunnel in England. 19th century (engraving)
672964 Building tunnel in England. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8670025 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Clearing away debris after firing blast (engraving)
8647838 Clearing away debris after firing blast (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clearing away debris after firing blast)

Tunnel View
Ning Lin

Construction of the Dartford-Purfleet Tunnel under the River Thames (litho)
8675792 Construction of the Dartford-Purfleet Tunnel under the River Thames (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Human invention anticipated: Tunnels (engraving)
8657890 Human invention anticipated: Tunnels (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tunnels)

Clifton Suspension Bridge, c.1864 (hand coloured litho on paper)
7483109 Clifton Suspension Bridge, c.1864 (hand coloured litho on paper) by Webb, W. T. (fl.c.1864); 22x32 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Artist: W. T)

The entrance to Primrose Hill tunnel
5308374 The entrance to Primrose Hill tunnel.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the entrance to Primrose Hill tunnel designed by Robert Stephenson)

The upper end of Edge Hill tunnel
5308502 The upper end of Edge Hill tunnel.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the upper end of Edge Hill tunnel under Liverpool on the Manchester-Liverpool railway. Dated 19th century)

Brooklyn subway, New York, c.1910 (print)
7293276 Brooklyn subway, New York, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Transport. Brooklyn subway, in New York, USA. Postcard, USA, ca 1910.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

Hudson river tunnel, New York, 1911 (photo)
7292868 Hudson river tunnel, New York, 1911 (photo); (add.info.: Geography. Hudson River Tunnel, between New York and New Jersey. Photo, USA, 1911.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Tunneling Through Time: A Journey into the Depths" Step into a world of hidden wonders and mysterious passages as we explore the captivating concept of tunnels. From engineering marvels to historical landmarks, these subterranean pathways have shaped our past and continue to intrigue us today. In the realm of science, a Schlieren photograph captures the elegance of a Concorde model gracefully gliding through a wind tunnel. This snapshot unveils the intricate artistry behind aerodynamics, where innovation meets precision. Travel back in time to 1885 when Box Station emerged as an architectural gem. Nestled within its charming walls lies a secret passage that once echoed with bustling activity, transporting passengers from one destination to another with seamless efficiency. Delve even deeper into history and discover the coal mines of England in the 1850s. These underground labyrinths were not only crucial for fueling industrial progress but also symbolized resilience and determination amidst challenging conditions faced by hardworking miners. Venturing beneath bustling city streets, we encounter an Underground Tube Train hurtling through darkened tunnels. As commuters rush towards their destinations, they become part of an interconnected web that keeps cities alive day after day. For thrill-seekers seeking excitement on "The Ghost Train, " laughter intertwines with adrenaline as travelers embark on this spine-tingling journey through twists and turns. Brace yourself for unexpected surprises lurking around every corner. During World War I, Bruce Bairnsfather's poignant cartoon "A Miner Success" immortalizes the bravery and camaraderie shared among coal miners who tunneled deep beneath enemy lines – heroes whose contributions often went unnoticed but were vital to victory. Marvel at Brunel's ingenious tunnelling shield – an invention that revolutionized construction techniques during his era. This remarkable device paved the way for ambitious projects like The Thames Tunnel between Wapping and Rotherhithe – an engineering triumph connecting two sides of London's iconic river.