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The Thames Tunnel between Wapping and Rotherhithe
The Thames Tunnel between Wapping and Rotherhithe, designed and constructed by Marc Isambard Brunel.
circa 1840s
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Media ID 14312039
© Terry Parker / Mary Evans Picture Library
1840s Brunel Engineering Isambard Marc Rotherhithe Tunnel Tunnels Underground Wapping
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the captivating history of London's engineering marvel with our stunning poster print of "The Thames Tunnel between Wapping and Rotherhithe" by Terry Parker, available in the Media Storehouse collection. This iconic image, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library, showcases the intricate design and construction of the tunnel, masterfully engineered by Marc Isambard Brunel in the 1840s. Bring the rich history of this engineering feat into your home or office, and transport yourself back in time with this beautiful and intricately detailed print.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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The Thames Tunnel between Wapping and Rotherhithe, an engineering marvel of the Victorian era, is depicted in this photograph from the 1840s. Designed and constructed under the relentless dedication of Marc Isambard Brunel, this subterranean passageway connected the South and East London boroughs, revolutionizing the way people and goods moved between the two areas. The Thames River, a vital artery of London's history, forms the backdrop to this engineering feat. The image showcases the tunnel's entrance at Wapping, with the distinctive arched structure standing proudly against the water's edge. The intricate design of the tunnel, which was built using a tunneling shield, allowed for the creation of a dry passageway beneath the riverbed, a significant achievement during a time when most crossings were made via ferry or bridge. The presence of ships in the foreground serves as a reminder of the bustling maritime activity that once dominated the Thames. The elegant vessel in the foreground, with its sails billowing in the wind, adds a sense of contrast to the industrial might of the tunnel. Brunel's groundbreaking work on the Thames Tunnel paved the way for further advancements in civil engineering, including the construction of other underwater tunnels and the expansion of the city's transportation network. This photograph, taken in the 1840s, captures a moment in history when London's infrastructure was forever changed by the vision and determination of one man.
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