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Channel Tunnel Construction 28th November 1987. Construction workers in the service
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Channel Tunnel Construction 28th November 1987. Construction workers in the service
Channel Tunnel Construction 28th November 1987.
Construction workers in the service tunnel on the English side of the Channel
Bill Rowntree
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
Media ID 21798432
© Mirrorpix
Builders Building Site Construction Eighties Hard Hats Industry And Work Kent Overalls Railway South East Subterranean Subterrania Train Underground Wellington Boots 1987
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This print captures a significant moment in history - the construction of the Channel Tunnel on 28th November 1987. In this image, we see a group of dedicated construction workers toiling away in the service tunnel on the English side of the Channel. Donning their hard hats, overalls, and wellington boots, these builders epitomize the industrious spirit that defined Britain's booming construction industry during the 1980s. With determination etched across their faces, they work tirelessly underground to create a remarkable feat of engineering that would connect two nations like never before. The scene showcases not only their physical labor but also symbolizes unity and progress as they lay down tracks for future trains to transport passengers between England and France seamlessly. The subterranean environment adds an air of mystery and intrigue to this snapshot from beneath our feet. Bill Rowntree's expertly captured photograph transports us back in time to witness firsthand the monumental efforts undertaken by these unsung heroes who shaped modern transportation infrastructure. It serves as a reminder of how human ingenuity can overcome even seemingly insurmountable challenges. As we admire this piece from Memory Lane Prints, let it serve as a tribute to all those involved in constructing one of mankind's greatest engineering marvels - forever connecting people across borders through an underground railway system known as the Channel Tunnel.
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