Tunnels Collection (page 6)

The dramas of the mines (colour litho)
2808998 The dramas of the mines (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The drama of the mines)

A terrible outbreak of grisu in a mine in Illinois, in the United States, buried alive... (colour litho)
2778118 A terrible outbreak of grisu in a mine in Illinois, in the United States, buried alive... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Comic postcard, Little girl in train compartment Date: 20th century

Work on the tramway in Kingsway, London, connecting the lines in the north and south. Date: 1905

Scenes on the New Railway in Japan between Osaka and Kobe (engraving)
1602464 Scenes on the New Railway in Japan between Osaka and Kobe (engraving) by Sulman, Thomas (fl.1855-1900); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Metamorphoses of Chalcophora Mariana (engraving)
5224649 The Metamorphoses of Chalcophora Mariana (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Metamorphoses of Chalcophora Mariana)

The Mersey Tunnel Entrance, Kings Square, Birkenhead (b / w photo)
6022584 The Mersey Tunnel Entrance, Kings Square, Birkenhead (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mersey Tunnel Entrance, Kings Square, Birkenhead)

Mersey Tunnel: Cement Gunning completed (b / w photo)
6022570 Mersey Tunnel: Cement Gunning completed (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cement Gunning completed)

Mersey Tunnel: The Ventilating Stations (b / w photo)
6022566 Mersey Tunnel: The Ventilating Stations (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ventilating Stations)

Mersey Tunnel: Excavation in one of the Junction Chambers (b / w photo)
6022559 Mersey Tunnel: Excavation in one of the Junction Chambers (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Excavation in one of the Junction Chambers)

Mersey Tunnel: Cast-Iron Lining in Under-River Section of Main Tunnel (b / w photo)
6022557 Mersey Tunnel: Cast-Iron Lining in Under-River Section of Main Tunnel (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mersey Tunnel, Queensway (litho)
6022548 Mersey Tunnel, Queensway (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mersey Tunnel, Queensway)

New underground railway line from Charing Cross to Hampstead, London, 1907 (b / w photo)
5995809 New underground railway line from Charing Cross to Hampstead, London, 1907 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tramway under the Strand to connect North and South London, 1907 (litho)
5995803 Tramway under the Strand to connect North and South London, 1907 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Double tunnel near Farringdon Street Station, London
Double tunnel near Farringdon Street Station, Metropolitan underground railway, London. Date: 1860s

Shepherds Bush Underground Station, platform scene. Date: 1900s

London Underground, double tunnel at Clerkenwell 1884
London Underground, double tunnel at Clerkenwell, with two steam trains passing through, one above the other. Date: 1884

Underground railway construction, London 1861
Underground railway construction in progress for the Metropolitan line, London, at Thames Embankment. 1861

Underground railway construction, Kings Cross, London
Underground railway construction for the Metropolitan line, Kings Cross, London. Date: 1860

Underground railway, Waterloo and City Line opening London
Underground railway, Waterloo and City Line opening, London. Starting from Waterloo, a driver working the motor, the entrance to one of the iron tunnels. Date: 1898

Ceremony of opening of the Thames Tunnel 1843
Rotherhithe entrance of the tunnel, connecting to Wapping. 25 March 1843

The first Paris to Rouen railway, copy of an 1837 stamp, by M. Charles Sanlaville (fl
STC397228 The first Paris to Rouen railway, copy of an 1837 stamp, by M. Charles Sanlaville (fl.1920-30), illustration from Histoire de la Nation Francaise, by Gabriel Hanotaux (1853-1944)

Junction of the Great Northern Railway at Kings Cross with the Metropolitan Railway (engraving)
603331 Junction of the Great Northern Railway at Kings Cross with the Metropolitan Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Thames Tunnel as a railway (engraving)
602465 The Thames Tunnel as a railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Thames Tunnel as a railway, beneath River Thames, London)

Repair of the Fleet Sewer (engraving)
587123 Repair of the Fleet Sewer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Repair of the Fleet Sewer, London)

Building the Bow and Victoria Park sewer, illustration from The King
KAT324414 Building the Bow and Victoria Park sewer, illustration from The King, June 1st 1901 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Labor days, enthusiasm of Italian miners for the tunnel in the Loetschberg tunnel... (colour litho)
2815428 Labor days, enthusiasm of Italian miners for the tunnel in the Loetschberg tunnel... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Labour festivities)

How do we pass now, for the last year, the Simplon, waiting for the opening of the new gallery (colour litho)
2814865 How do we pass now, for the last year, the Simplon, waiting for the opening of the new gallery (colour litho) by Beltrame

The women in the Alcazar (colour litho)
2778499 The women in the Alcazar (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women in the Alcazar)

An ingenious hero, alone the numerous prisoners, letting them believe that they are being followed by entire companies
2777571 An ingenious hero, alone the numerous prisoners, letting them believe that they are being followed by entire companies (colour litho) by Beltrame

Underground London. At the busiest crossing in the world (litho)
3627056 Underground London. At the busiest crossing in the world (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Underground London. At the busiest crossing in the world)

The Opening Of The First Gallery On The Access Line To The Sempione, Between Arona And Meina
2798711 The Opening Of The First Gallery On The Access Line To The Sempione, Between Arona And Meina, The Meeting Of The Workers (colour litho) by Beltrame

The underground fight, ours finish a tunnel to make a counter shine (colour litho)
2808568 The underground fight, ours finish a tunnel to make a counter shine (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The underground fight)

No 9 Farme du Gourman from the Right, 1815 (w / c & pencil on paper)
1268398 No 9 Farme du Gourman from the Right, 1815 (w/c & pencil on paper) by Dighton, Denis (1792-1827); National Army Museum

Four adventurous Milanese boys, armed with lines and a candle, descended from a... (colour litho)
2783632 Four adventurous Milanese boys, armed with lines and a candle, descended from a... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Construction of underground railway King William Street 1888
Driving the tunnels of the London and Southwark sub-railway passing under the River Thames. 1888

The St Gothard Tunnel, Air-Compressing Machinery at Airolo (engraving)
1614060 The St Gothard Tunnel, Air-Compressing Machinery at Airolo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The St Gothard Tunnel)

Kings Cross underground station 1868
Junction of the Midland, Great Northern, and Metropolitan railways at Kings Cross. Part of new work being carried out between Kings Cross and Farringdon Road in 1868. 1868

Entrance to the Clerkenwell tunnel from Farringdon Street, London, on the Metropolitan line, Great Northern Railway. 1860s

Trial-trip on the Underground Railway 1862
Dignitaries taking a ride on the first underground train on the Metropolitan Railway line, waving their hats in the air as they ride on a wooden steam locomotive between Paddington and Farrinton

Boring insects hamful to forests (colour litho)
971888 Boring insects hamful to forests (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boring insects hamful to forests)

Opening of the Mont Cenis Tunnel (engraving)
1625957 Opening of the Mont Cenis Tunnel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Mont Cenis Tunnel)

Flushing the sewers 1860s
With the population expanding and dumping coursing blockages below the depths of London, men wearing heavy oilskin protective clothing would go into the tunnels to unblock the sewers with a combing

Proposed Metropolitan Subway for Sewage, and Gas and Water Supply (engraving)
1097379 Proposed Metropolitan Subway for Sewage, and Gas and Water Supply (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Proposed Metropolitan Subway for Sewage)

The Mersey Tunnel (engraving)
1061793 The Mersey Tunnel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mersey Tunnel)

Opening of the St Gothard Railway Tunnel, Sketches in the District (engraving)
1060496 Opening of the St Gothard Railway Tunnel, Sketches in the District (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Loaded freight train in the Illinois tunnel system, Chicago, Illinois, USA. 1907

Plan of River Thames Tunnel and its Approaches
Plans for first underwater tunnel to connect Wapping with Rotherhithe. Date: circa 1824

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Tunnels have long been a fascinating feat of engineering, capturing the imagination and transporting us to hidden worlds. One iconic figure in tunnel construction is Isambard Kingdom Brunel, whose vision and determination led to remarkable achievements. With chains in hand, Brunel's legacy lives on through his groundbreaking work. Just like Badger and Mole from the beloved tale "The Wind in the Willows, " tunnels hold an air of mystery and adventure. They beckon us to explore what lies beyond their darkened entrances, promising secrets waiting to be discovered. Step aboard "The Ghost Train" for a thrilling ride along the thrills and laughter line. As you travel through tunnels that echo with excitement, let your heart race with anticipation as you delve into unknown territories filled with exhilaration. One such legendary tunnel is the Thames Tunnel between Wapping and Rotherhithe. This architectural marvel showcases human ingenuity at its finest, allowing people to traverse beneath one of London's most famous rivers. Venturing further eastward brings us to Kyoto, Japan - home to Senbon Torii's mesmerizing red torii gate tunnels at Fushimi Inari Shinto shrine. These vibrant pathways guide pilgrims towards spiritual enlightenment while captivating visitors with their beauty and symbolism. Closer to home in Wilts stands Box Tunnel, another testament to Brunel's brilliance. Its grandeur reminds us that even underground passages can leave lasting impressions on those who witness them. Through photographs captured by I K Brunel himself or anonymous artists inspired by his genius, we catch glimpses of history frozen in time. Each image tells a story of ambition realized against all odds – a reminder that dreams can become reality when passion meets perseverance. Whether it be the enchanting red torii gate tunnel at Fushimi Inari shrine or a narrow boat gracefully gliding through Llangollen Canal's passage in England – these tunnels connect our world physically while evoking a sense of wonder and curiosity.