Brunel Collection (page 2)

Wrought iron tubular trussed bridge over the river Wye at Chepstow, c1885. This bridge, constructed 1849-1852, was an innovative design by Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859)

Brunels wheelbarrow for Wearmouth Dock, 1830s Date: 1830s

Photo from Anerley Road
Unusual view of the Crystal Palace seen here dominating the skyline. Photograph taken looking up the hill from Anerley Road

The Clifton suspension bridge over the Avon Gorge
5309991 The Clifton suspension bridge over the Avon Gorge; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Clifton suspension bridge over the Avon Gorge. This bridge, designed by I.K)

Cross-section showing impression of Marc Isambart Brunel's double arched masonry Thames Tunnel built 1825-1843
530614 Cross-section showing impression of Marc Isambart Brunel's double arched masonry Thames Tunnel built 1825-1843

The Clifton suspension bridge over the Avon Gorge
5309990 The Clifton suspension bridge over the Avon Gorge; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Clifton suspension bridge over the Avon Gorge. This bridge, designed by I.K)

SS Great Eastern, Isambard Kingdom Brunel's great steam ship, launched from John Scott Russell's yard
530729 SS Great Eastern, Isambard Kingdom Brunel's great steam ship, launched from John Scott Russell's yard on the Thames in 1858

Isambard Kingdom Brunel's steam ship Great Eastern showing housing for paddle wheel, and sails
530727 Isambard Kingdom Brunel's steam ship Great Eastern showing housing for paddle wheel, and sails. Print published London 1857. ; Universal History Archive/UIG

The S.S. Great Britain leaving Liverpool, England in 1853, from The Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts
5242665 The S.S. Great Britain leaving Liverpool, England in 1853, from The Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts and Manufactures by Charles Tomlinson (print) by English School

The Clifton suspension bridge over the Avon Gorge
5309994 The Clifton suspension bridge over the Avon Gorge; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Clifton suspension bridge over the Avon Gorge. This bridge, designed by I.K)

Water breaking through during excavation of Thames Tunnel, 12 January 1828
530615 Water breaking through during excavation of Thames Tunnel, 12 January 1828. On this occasion 6 men killed, and Isambard Kingdom Brunel, site engineer

The launch of the SS Great Eastern in 1858
3083201 The launch of the SS Great Eastern in 1858.; Private Collection; (add.info.: From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c. 1900)

Section of Thames Tunnel (1825-1843) showing men at work in shield (right) while others take away spoil
530612 Section of Thames Tunnel (1825-1843) showing men at work in shield (right) while others take away spoil. Picture also shows construction of arched masonry lining using Roman cement behind

Shield used during digging of Thames Tunnel (1825-1843) which allowed 12 men to excavate simultaneously
530613 Shield used during digging of Thames Tunnel (1825-1843) which allowed 12 men to excavate simultaneously. Patent for this first tunnelling shield taken out by Marc Isambart Brunel in 1818

SS Great Eastern, 1859. Pictured at the port of Le Havre, France. Isambard Kingdom Brunel proposed to the Eastern Steam Navigation Company the construction of a steamship five or six times the size

England, Somerset, Bristol, Clifton Suspension Bridge

The Atmospheric Railway at Dawlish, 1847, (1945). Creator: Unknown
The Atmospheric Railway at Dawlish, 1847, (1945). Railway line running along the sea front in the town of Dawlish on the south coast of Devon

The Great Eastern, 1860: The Vessel leaving Southampton on her First Voyage, June 17, (1901). The SS Great Eastern was an iron sailing steamship designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel with John Scott

The Great Eastern, 1886. Isambard Kingdom Brunel proposed to the Eastern Steam Navigation Company the construction of a steamship five or six times the size of any then in use

Brunels St Germans Viaduct at dawn, St German s, Cornwall, England. Spring (March) 2021

Boats moored beneath the towering arches of St Germans viaduct at dawn, St German s, Cornwall, England. Spring (March) 2021

Aerial view over the Avon Gorge, Clifton Suspension Bridge, Clifton, Bristol, England

Aerial view over the Avon Gorge and Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol, England

Clifton Suspension Bridge spanning the river Avon and linking Clifton and Leigh Woods, Bristol, England

Temple Meads Railway Station, Bristol - Victorian period

Bristol Suspension Bridge Victorian period Date: 19th century

A Broad Gauge Train on the GWR in the Thames Valley, Victorian period

Bristol Clifton Suspension Bridge early 1900s

Bristol Suspension Bridge probably 1920s

Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol, early 1900s

The Great Eastern on the River Mersey

The Great Eastern being dismantled on the River Mersey

Bristol - Cabot Tower and the Clifton Suspension Bridge (viewed from the Observatory). Date: 1910

Longitudinal section of the Great Eastern Steam Ship designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. To be launched on 3 November 1857 but there was major logistical issues. Date: 1857

Construction of a Railway Line, 1841. Digging a cutting on the Great Western Railway
527852 Construction of a Railway Line, 1841. Digging a cutting on the Great Western Railway. Broad gauge line by Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859) appointed engineer to the GWR in 1833

Great Western steamship, designed by Brunel, completed in Bristol 1837 (colour litho)
3610860 Great Western steamship, designed by Brunel, completed in Bristol 1837 (colour litho) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; British, out of copyright

Isambard Kingdom Brunels Office at 18 Duke Street, Westminster (pencil
1765038 Isambard Kingdom Brunels Office at 18 Duke Street, Westminster (pencil, pen and ink and watercolour) by Carthy, Lady (fl.1840-1850); 36.5x52.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Isambard Kingdom Brunel at Millwall, leaning against a Chain Drum
3431748 Isambard Kingdom Brunel at Millwall, leaning against a Chain Drum, November 1857 (albumen print) by Howlett, Robert (1831-58); Private Collection; (add.info)

Clifton Suspension Bridge (engraving)
2791812 Clifton Suspension Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clifton Suspension Bridge)

The Breaking of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable on Board the Great Eastern, 1865 (engraving)
3037838 The Breaking of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable on Board the Great Eastern, 1865 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Detail of the Approved Design for the Clifton Suspension Bridge, 1831
BAG27590 Detail of the Approved Design for the Clifton Suspension Bridge, 1831 by Jackson, Samuel (1794-1868); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; English

Ceremony of opening of the Thames Tunnel 1843
Rotherhithe entrance of the tunnel, connecting to Wapping. 25 March 1843

SS Great Eastern - opposite Blackwall 1859
Great Eastern, progress down the River Thames, illustration showing the vessel near the Blackwall with powerful towing-tugs

SS Great Eastern - at her moorings in Deptford 1859
At half-past seven on Wednesday morning on the 8th September 1859, the Great Eastern, left her moorings off of Deptford, under the combined action of a charge of flour powerful towing-tugs

Street scene with Royal Albert Bridge, Saltash, Cornwall
Street scene in Saltash, Cornwall, with Brunels Royal Albert Bridge towering above, crossing the River Tamar between Plymouth, Devon, and Saltash, Cornwall. Date: 1960s

Construction of The Leviathan later Great Eastern 1855
Christened Leviathan in the early stages, thereafter always known as SS Great Eastern, an iron sailing steam ship designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and built by J

Brunel sees a piece of ships timber burrowed into by a teredo
1265925 Brunel sees a piece of ships timber burrowed into by a teredo, inspiring his idea of burrowing under the Thames ( litho) by Brock

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Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the visionary English engineer, was a true pioneer of his time. With chains in hand, he fearlessly led the way towards groundbreaking achievements that shaped our world. Standing before the hauling chains of the Great Eastern, I K Brunel showcased his unwavering determination and unmatched expertise. His brilliance knew no bounds as he oversaw the construction of monumental structures like the Royal Albert Bridge in Saltash. The 1958 BR (WR) poster proudly displayed this engineering marvel, a testament to Brunel's ingenuity. The bridge stood tall and majestic, connecting Cornwall to England with grace and elegance. Brunel's legacy extended beyond bridges; he revolutionized shipbuilding with his masterpiece SS Great Britain. A meticulously crafted vessel that sailed across oceans effortlessly, thanks to his meticulous planning captured in its detailed plan. His tunnelling shield became synonymous with innovation as it paved the way for extraordinary feats such as the Thames Tunnel between Wapping and Rotherhithe. This underground wonder opened new possibilities for transportation beneath bustling cities. In 1857, amidst great anticipation and excitement, Brunel unveiled yet another triumph - the mighty Great Eastern. This colossal ship defied all expectations and set new standards for maritime engineering. Just like Joseph Turner's iconic painting "Rain Steam and Speed, " which depicted Brunel's revolutionary Great Western Railway in 1844, these creations were testaments to human progress fueled by steam power. Even far from home in Swansea, South Wales, where Landore Viaduct took shape under Brunel's watchful eye; his influence stretched far beyond borders as he left an indelible mark on global infrastructure development. Isambard Kingdom Brunel will forever be remembered as a trailblazer who pushed boundaries relentlessly. His vision transformed landscapes both above ground and below it – shaping our world into what we know today.