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View of the shield used in the construction of the Thames Tunnel, London, 1835. Artist
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View of the shield used in the construction of the Thames Tunnel, London, 1835. Artist
View of the shield used in the construction of the Thames Tunnel, London, 1835. The Thames Tunnel, connecting Wapping and Rotherhithe, was the first underwater tunnel in the world. Completed as a foot tunnel in 1843, it was converted to a railway tunnel for the East London Railway in the 1860s. Sir Marc Isambard Brunel designed the tunnel, and his son, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, was site engineer
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View of the shield used in the construction of the Thames Tunnel, London, 1835. This print captures a significant moment in history - the creation of the world's first underwater tunnel. Designed by Sir Marc Isambard Brunel and engineered by his son, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, this remarkable feat of civil engineering forever changed transportation in London. The image showcases an impressive tunnelling machine known as a shield, which played a crucial role in excavating the tunnel beneath the River Thames. The dedication and innovation displayed by these skilled workers is evident as they toil away inside this underground marvel. Completed as a foot tunnel in 1843, it later transformed into a railway tunnel for the East London Railway during the 1860s. Today, it stands as an iconic symbol of British ingenuity and technological advancement. This historic photograph provides us with a glimpse into nineteenth-century Britain's bustling construction industry. Inside Guildhall Library and Art Gallery's collection, it serves as both a testament to human perseverance and an ode to those who dedicated their lives to shaping our modern world. As we admire this monochrome masterpiece captured by Edmund Marks, let us appreciate not only its artistic value but also recognize how such groundbreaking projects continue to shape our cities today.
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