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A Greathead Shield: Excavating a Tube Tunnel, 1930. Creator: Unknown
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A Greathead Shield: Excavating a Tube Tunnel, 1930. Creator: Unknown
A Greathead Shield: Excavating a Tube Tunnel, 1930. From " The Wonder Book of Railways", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, 1930]
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Media ID 18910748
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Civil Engineering Drilling Excavating Excavator Golding Harry Harry Golding Locomotion London Underground Railway Staff Railway Worker Railways The Wonder Book Of Railways Tunneling Tunneling Shield Underground Railway Ward Lock And Ward Lock And Co Manual Worker Tunnelling Shield
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This print captures the ingenuity and hard work behind the construction of a tube tunnel in 1930s Britain. The image showcases a remarkable piece of engineering known as the Greathead Shield, which played a crucial role in excavating underground tunnels for the London Underground. In this snapshot, we see a group of dedicated railway workers operating the tunnelling machine with precision and expertise. Clad in their manual worker attire, they are fully immersed in their job, focused on creating pathways that would revolutionize transportation forever. The monochrome background highlights both the intensity of their labor and the timeless nature of their profession. It serves as a reminder that even amidst technological advancements, human skill and determination remain vital components in civil engineering projects. This photograph is part of "The Wonder Book of Railways" edited by Harry Golding, which aimed to celebrate Britain's rich railway heritage. As an unknown creator captured this momentous scene, it becomes clear that such images were meant to inspire awe and appreciation for those who contributed to shaping modern locomotion. Now preserved by The Print Collector at Ward Lock & Co. , Limited, this historical artifact offers us a glimpse into an era when progress was marked not only by innovation but also by countless hours spent underground by these unsung heroes.
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