Tunnels Collection (page 9)

Mersey Tunnel: Reinforcing Shield under Dale Street, Liverpool (b / w photo)
6022574 Mersey Tunnel: Reinforcing Shield under Dale Street, Liverpool (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reinforcing Shield under Dale Street)

Mersey Tunnel: An Outsize Load awaiting Convoy (b / w photo)
6022573 Mersey Tunnel: An Outsize Load awaiting Convoy (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Outsize Load awaiting Convoy)

Mersey Tunnel: Exhaust Receiver Chamber before Concreting (b / w photo)
6022571 Mersey Tunnel: Exhaust Receiver Chamber before Concreting (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exhaust Receiver Chamber before Concreting)

Mersey Tunnel: Blowing Fan and Casing, Georges Dock Building, Liverpool (b / w photo)
6022569 Mersey Tunnel: Blowing Fan and Casing, Georges Dock Building, Liverpool (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blowing Fan and Casing)

Mersey Tunnel: Contruction of Reinforced Concrete Roadway (b / w photo)
6022561 Mersey Tunnel: Contruction of Reinforced Concrete Roadway (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Contruction of Reinforced Concrete Roadway)

Mersey Tunnel: The Lined Upper Half of the Main Tunnel (b / w photo)
6022549 Mersey Tunnel: The Lined Upper Half of the Main Tunnel (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lined Upper Half of the Main Tunnel)

The Rat-catchers of the Sewers (engraving)
587112 The Rat-catchers of the Sewers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Labour and the London Poor)

Flushing the sewers (engraving)
587108 Flushing the sewers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flushing the sewers, scene in the souterraine, Tottenham Court Road, London)

The Channel Tunnel - The Experimental Boring (litho)
6029383 The Channel Tunnel - The Experimental Boring (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Channel Tunnel - The Experimental Boring)

The Thames Tunnel (engraving)
1616949 The Thames Tunnel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Thames Tunnel. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1 April 1843)

Assyrian Discoveries (engraving)
1621648 Assyrian Discoveries (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assyrian Discoveries, Plan of Mr Rassams Excavations in the Mound at Balawat)

The Prince of Wales opening the Mersey Tunnel (engraving)
1623118 The Prince of Wales opening the Mersey Tunnel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales opening the Mersey Tunnel)

Entrance to the Tunnel at Watford, 1837 (hand coloured engraving)
1199836 Entrance to the Tunnel at Watford, 1837 (hand coloured engraving) by Bury, Thomas Talbot (1811-77); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Opening of the Blackwall Tunnel, arrival of the Royal Party at the Northern Entrance
1036978 The Opening of the Blackwall Tunnel, arrival of the Royal Party at the Northern Entrance, The Opening of the Blackwall Tunnel

The Prince of Wales in Norway (engraving)
1041093 The Prince of Wales in Norway (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales in Norway)

Banquet in the Thames Tunnel, c. 1827 (oil on canvas)
IGM199569 Banquet in the Thames Tunnel, c.1827 (oil on canvas) by Jones, George (1786-1869) (attr.to); 37.5x32.5 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum, Telford, Shropshire

The New Railway Tunnel under the River Mersey, connecting Birkenhead with Liverpool
1061421 The New Railway Tunnel under the River Mersey, connecting Birkenhead with Liverpool, breaking down the Last Partition (engraving) by English School

Men working in the W. 129th Street sewer, New York, c. 1911 (b / w photo)
1078796 Men working in the W. 129th Street sewer, New York, c.1911 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

View inside the W. 129th Street sewer, New York, c. 1911 (b / w photo)
1078794 View inside the W. 129th Street sewer, New York, c.1911 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Underground Works at the Junction of Hampstead-Road, Euston-Road, and Tottenham-Court-Road (engraving)
1103315 Underground Works at the Junction of Hampstead-Road, Euston-Road, and Tottenham-Court-Road (engraving) by English School

Main Drainage of the Metropolis, Sectional View of the Tunnels from Wick-Lane, near Old Ford, Bow
1098174 Main Drainage of the Metropolis, Sectional View of the Tunnels from Wick-Lane, near Old Ford, Bow, looking Westward (engraving) by English School

Alone
Samanta Krivec

The road to light
Stefan Eisele

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A private of the Kings Regiment stands guard with a sub-machine gun at the entrance of a tunnel network in Gibraltar. Circa 1942

A Canadian Engineer repairs a fuse at the entrance to a tunnel in Gibraltar. Circa November 1941

Royal Engineer tunnellers using a water pressure drill to clear solid rock while creating the maze of tunnels that can be found through the Rock of Gibraltar. November 1941

General view showing the busy traffic scenes along New Quay on the dock Road in Liverpool. 11th April 1963

Work still in progress on the air ventilators in the new Clyde tunnel in Glasgow which connects the districts of Whiteinch in the north to Govan in the South in the west of the city

Eillen Davies seen here making her way thorough a series of caves under the Brecon Beacons neat Abercrave. 13th April 1966

The first of the Clyde tunnels near completion. Scaffolders still at work. November 1962

The Royal car exits the Clyde tunnel after Queen Elizabeth II had performed the opening ceremony. The car is seen coming out of the North side of the tunnel. 3rd July 1963

Work still in progress on the air ventilators in the new Clyde tunnel in Glasgow which connects the districts of Whiteinch in the north to Govan in the South in the west of the city

Work in progress on the new Clyde tunnel in Glasgow. 29th December 1961

The approach to the new Clyde tunnel on the Whiteinch side, shortly before its official opening. June 1963

The man who wants to put the hundreds of miles of Londons sewers on the map as an attraction to Londoners went below at Clampham North station and took a tour of inspection. He was Mr

A view of the entrance to the Wapping-Rotherhithe tunnel under the Thames, the worlds first underwater tunnel, completed by Marc Brunel in 1843

Fodina argentea Sahlensis - A Silver Mine at Sala - I (from Aubry de La Mottrayes " Travels throughout Europe, Asia and into Part of Africa... " London, 1724, vol. II, pl. 33, no)

Northern railway at Kings Cross junction 1861
Junction of the Great Northern railway at Kings Cross with the Metropolitan railway. Date: 1861

Opening Mersey Tunnel, Liverpool with Birkenhead 1934
Date: 18 July 1934

Proposed Metropolitan subway under London streets 1853
Proposed Metropolitan subway for sewage, gas and water supply. Date: 1853

Diving-bell used in construction of the Thames Tunnel. Date: 19th Century

Construction of Barlows Tower Tunnel under the Thames 1869
Construction of Barlows Tower Tunnel under the Thames, advance shield. Date: 1869

Relative Positions of Thames Tunnel and River, London
Diagram showing the relative positions of Thames tunnel under the river. Date: 19th Century

ANGLO-GALLIC SUBMARINE 1855
The Anglo-Gallic Submarine railway project consists of a tube, anchored to the sea-bed. Date: 1855

Channel Tunnel in 1803
When Napoleon contemplates an attack on England, a tunnel beneath the Channel is one of his options, though it is unlikely he seriously considers it. Date: 1803

ST GOTHARD TUNNEL CONST
Early stages of the construct- -ion of the Saint Gothard tunnel : a countrywoman is not too pleased at the prospect of international express trains rushing past her door... Date: 1874

MONT CENIS TUNNEL The first of the great Alpine tunnels : the Savoy end, shown here, incorporates protection against winter snow as the road descends into Italy Date: 1871

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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.