Brunels Collection

Plan of ship SS Great Britain
Illustrations showing a side cutaway view and an overhead view of Brunel's steamship SS Great Britain, launched in 1843. Date: 1845

Box Tunnel, Wilts
Isambard Kingdom Brunels famous Box Tunnel, Corsham, Wiltshire, took 5 years (1836- 41) to build. Two miles long, it was the longest railway tunnel in Europe when it opened

Brunels Thames Tunnel
Brunels Thames tunnel - the method of work, whereby a number of labourers could work side by side

Thames Tunnel entrance
A view of the entrance to the Wapping-Rotherhithe tunnel under the Thames, the worlds first underwater tunnel, completed by Marc Brunel in 1843

River Avon, Bristol
A fine overview of the River Avon and the city of Bristol, England, photographed from Brunels famous Clifton Suspension Bridge

Section of Great Eastern
Longitudinal sections of Brunels Leviathan steamship, otherwise known as the Great Eastern

View of Hungerford Bridge from the East, engraved by Jean Jacottet (1806-c
GHL198594 View of Hungerford Bridge from the East, engraved by Jean Jacottet (1806-c.43) 1854 (colour litho) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864) (after); London Metropolitan Archives

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

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

A view of the entrance to the Wapping-Rotherhithe tunnel under the Thames, the worlds first underwater tunnel, completed by Marc Brunel in 1843

BRUNELS BROAD GAUGE
The ghost of Brunel laments the burial of the railway broad gauge he invented

Brunels Tamar Bridge, Saltash, Cornwall
Brunels Tamar Bridge, Saltash, near Plymouth, Cornwall, England. Showing the Union Inn public house Date: 1970s

Crystal Palace at Sydenham is destroyed by fire
The Crystal Palace at Sydenham is destroyed by a devastating fire on 30th November 1936. One of the 284ft water towers (designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel)

Crystal Palace Tower
One of Brunels two water towers at the Crystal Palace, Sydenham (1854), being cleaned. Sadly demolished in 1940 - 41 to avoid being landmarks for enemy bombers

Thames River and Tunel cross section
An illustrations indicating the Thames Tunnels size and postition in the in Londons river Thames. Date: 1838

Great Eastern wheelhouse
The Wheelhouse and steering apparatus of Brunels massive steamship. Date: 1859

The Crowd at Greenwich for the passing of the Great Eastern
Engraving showing the scene at the Royal Naval Hospital, Greenwich, as huge crowds assembled to watch I.K. Brunels steamship Great Eastern steam down the River Thames, 1859

Wheelhouse of the Great Eastern, 1859
Engraving showing the stern deck, steering apparatus and wheelhouse of I.K. Brunels steamship Great Eastern, 1859

Prince of Wales visiting the Great Eastern steam-ship
Engraving showing the Edward, Prince of Wales, visiting Isambard Kingdom Brunels Great Eastern steam-ship in 1865, prior to its voyage to lay the transatlantic cable

Testing the recovered Atlantic telegraph cable
Group of engineers testing the recovered 1865 Atlantic cable. The first attempt at laying a transatlantic cable had been in 1858

Shipping the Atlantic Telegraph onboard the Great Eastern
Engraving showing Isambard Kingdom Brunels steam-ship Great Eastern receiving the Atlantic cable from a smaller vessel. The cable was manufactured at Messrs

Saltash Viaduct
The Cornish Riviera Express steam train crossing Brunels Saltash viaduct

GREAT WESTERN STEAMER
One of the first steamships to cross the Atlantic, Brunels paddle-wheel vessel was the first purpose-built passenger liner, making 64 crossings before being broken up in 1856

Saltash Viaduct Opened
Prince Albert opens Brunels magnificent viaduct, which also inaugurates the rail link to Cornwall

Brunels Great Britain
Depicted in rough seas off Lundy, Brunels ship is the first iron, screw-propelled liner; in 1846 she will run aground, but end her career as a hulk in the Falklands

Thames Tunnel / Interior
Brunels Thames Tunnel

Thames Tunnel / Anon Col
Brunels Thames Tunnel - a cross-section showing the tunnel and ships sailing on the River above it

Great Eastern X-Section
Plans and cross-sections of Brunels steamship, the Great Eastern

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"Discovering Brunel's Legacy: A Journey through Engineering Marvels" Step into the world of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, a visionary engineer who left an indelible mark on Britain's infrastructure. From the meticulously planned ship SS Great Britain to awe-inspiring tunnels and bridges, his creations continue to captivate us today. The grandeur begins with the magnificent plan of the SS Great Britain, a revolutionary vessel that changed maritime history. Its innovative design set new standards for ocean travel, combining strength and elegance in perfect harmony. Venturing underground, we encounter the Box Tunnel in Wilts – an engineering marvel carved through solid rock. This feat of ingenuity showcases Brunel's mastery over challenging terrains and his unwavering determination to connect communities. Next stop is Brunel's Thames Tunnel entrance, where we witness his audacious endeavor to tunnel beneath London's iconic river. This pioneering achievement not only revolutionized transportation but also paved the way for future subterranean projects worldwide. As we journey along River Avon in Bristol, our eyes are drawn to yet another testament of Brunel's genius – a section of the mighty Great Eastern. This colossal steamship pushed boundaries with its sheer size and technological advancements, leaving spectators astounded. Crossing borders into Cornwall, we stand before Brunel's Tamar Bridge at Saltash – an architectural masterpiece spanning majestic waters. Its graceful arches symbolize both connectivity and beauty as it unites two regions seamlessly. Gazing upon Hungerford Bridge from the East through Jean Jacottet’s engraving transports us back in time. The intricate details capture how this bridge gracefully merged functionality with aesthetics - a hallmark of all things "Brunels. " Our adventure continues with glimpses into daily life aboard SS Great Eastern at her moorings in Deptford - a true floating wonderland that epitomizes luxury and innovation combined. Finally, witnessing construction unfold before our eyes as The Leviathan, later known as Great Eastern, takes shape in 1855.