Isambard Kingdom Brunel Collection (page 3)

SS Great Britain Salvage Operation: Ship on Pontoon, 1970
Black and white photograph taken in the Falkland Islands in 1970, during work to salvage the ship and bring her home to Bristol. Shows SS Great Britain on salvage pontoon. Picture of bow end of ship

SS Great Britain and Salvage Vessels in Falkland Islands, 1970
Black and white photograph taken in the Falkland Islands in 1970, during work to salvage the ship and bring her home to Bristol. Shows the SS Great Britain with salvage vessels alongside

View of SS Great Britain bows and midships deck from main mast, 1970
Black and white photograph taken in the Falkland Islands in 1970, during work to salvage the ship and bring her home to Bristol

Photograph of the Royal Albert Bridge, c1870
Royal Albert Bridge at Saltash, which crosses the River Tamar and links Devon and Cornwall. Albumen-print photograph Saltash Bridge and Great Western Railway, circa 1870

The Burial of the Broad-Gauge, 1892
Cartoon from Punch 1892 titled The Burial of the Broad-Gauge. 1892 marked the end of the use of broad-gauge (7 feet) which was scrapped in preference to the narrow-gauge (4feet 8 and 1Ôüä2 inches)

Isambard Kingdom Brunel newspaper obituary, 1859
Newspaper cutting of the obituary for I.K. Brunel, published in the Illustrated London News. This clipping features an engraving of I. K

Portrait of Isambard Kingdom Brunel
3/4 portrait of Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Engraved by D. J. Pound from a photograph by John Jabez Edwin Mayall. Published for the Supplement to the Illustrated News of the World

Interior of the Great Western Railway Station, Bristol, c1842
Coloured lithograph by G. Hawkins Jnr after S.C. Jones, showing the interior of the Great Western Railway Station, looking along the platforms with the stonework and windows visible

Clifton Suspension Bridge, 1829
Sketch by Sir Marc of the Clifton suspension bridge which is supported in the middle with a pagoda. From a letter written by Marc to his son, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, regarding the proposed bridge

Sir Marc Brunel portrait
Seated portrait of Sir Marc Brunel, father of Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Engraved by C. Turner, based on the painting by James Northcote

Old Hungerford Bridge, 1861. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Old Hungerford Bridge, 1861

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)

Isambard Kingdom Brunel, engineer, during the construction of the Great Eastern (engraving)
5987093 Isambard Kingdom Brunel, engineer, during the construction of the Great Eastern (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isambard Kingdom Brunel)

Leviathan, the Great Eastern, Victorian sheet music cover (litho)
6030984 Leviathan, the Great Eastern, Victorian sheet music cover (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leviathan, the Great Eastern)

Isambard Kingdom Brunel, 1876 (oil on canvas)
2829348 Isambard Kingdom Brunel, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Horsley, John Callcott (1817-1903); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: ); eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Given by W

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

Isambard Kingdom Brunel, civil engineer (engraving)
609004 Isambard Kingdom Brunel, civil engineer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isambard Kingdom Brunel)

Isambard Kingdom Brunel surrounded by some of his achievements (engraving)
608984 Isambard Kingdom Brunel surrounded by some of his achievements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Remarkable Bridge over the Brentford and Great Western Railway (engraving)
2771713 Remarkable Bridge over the Brentford and Great Western Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mr Brunel directing the Launch of the Leviathan (engraving)
2771376 Mr Brunel directing the Launch of the Leviathan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Brunel directing the Launch of the Leviathan)

Mr I K Brunel, FRS, Designer of the "Leviathan"Steam-Ship (engraving)
1609457 Mr I K Brunel, FRS, Designer of the " Leviathan" Steam-Ship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr I K Brunel, FRS)

Les Derniers Jours Du Great-Eastern (engraving)
2789066 Les Derniers Jours Du Great-Eastern (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Derniers Jours Du Great-Eastern)

Mr Brunel (engraving)
2771366 Mr Brunel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Brunel. Illustration for The Illustrated Times)

Isambard Kingdom Brunel (engraving)
1098229 Isambard Kingdom Brunel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isambard Kingdom Brunel)

Clifton Bridge and Observatory (colour photo)
3096728 Clifton Bridge and Observatory (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clifton Bridge and Observatory)

The Great Eastern, Isambard Kingdom Brunels steamship (colour litho)
5233486 The Great Eastern, Isambard Kingdom Brunels steamship (colour litho) by Brandard, John (1812-63) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Eastern)

Royal Albert Bridge on the Great Western Railway at Saltash, Cornwall, built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1859
6014773 Royal Albert Bridge on the Great Western Railway at Saltash, Cornwall, built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1859 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Great Eastern Polka, composed by Charles Coote Junior, sheet music cover (litho)
6030607 The Great Eastern Polka, composed by Charles Coote Junior, sheet music cover (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Eastern Polka)

The Iron Steam Ship Great Eastern 22, 500 tons, pub. Currier & Ives, c
1123839 The Iron Steam Ship Great Eastern 22, 500 tons, pub. Currier & Ives, c.1858 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Great Eastern Entrant Dans Le Port De New-York (engraving)
2789299 Le Great Eastern Entrant Dans Le Port De New-York (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Great Eastern Entrant Dans Le Port De New-York)

Isambard Kingdom Brunel (engraving)
670242 Isambard Kingdom Brunel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isambard Kingdom Brunel)

Isambard Kingdom Brunel, designer of the Leviathan steam ship (engraving)
608989 Isambard Kingdom Brunel, designer of the Leviathan steam ship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isambard Kingdom Brunel)

A £1 share certificate issued by The Great Ship Company Limited (engraving)
733813 A £ 1 share certificate issued by The Great Ship Company Limited (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hungerford Pier, c. 1850
GHL73962 Hungerford Pier, c.1850 by English School, (19th century); 35.6x54.6 cm; London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info)

Plan and cross sections of the Great Eastern steamship
ILN198859 Plan and cross sections of the Great Eastern steamship, 1857 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); The Illustrated London News Picture Library, London, UK; English

The progress of science in the Victorian era (photogravure)
6030874 The progress of science in the Victorian era (photogravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The progress of science in the Victorian era)

The Great Western Railway (GWR) (litho)
6014175 The Great Western Railway (GWR) (litho) by Ward, Enoch (1859-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Western Railway (GWR)

Ceremony of opening the Thames Tunnel, 1843 (engraving)
5230992 Ceremony of opening the Thames Tunnel, 1843 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ceremony of opening the Thames Tunnel, 1843)

Statues at Large (b / w photo)
1062239 Statues at Large (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statues at Large)

Clifton Suspension Bridge near Bristol, c. 1832. Creator: James Bulwer
Clifton Suspension Bridge near Bristol, c. 1832. Attributed to James Bulwer

Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol. 1st March 1967

Aerial view of of Clifton Suspension Bridge. Local Caption These are rough scans
Aerial view of of Clifton Suspension Bridge. These are rough scans and are for evaluation purposes only. watscan - - 18/08/2010

Clifton Suspension Bridge with Balloons
The Clifton Suspension Bridge, taken at sunrise with Hot Air Balloons drifting in the distance

Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Portrait of Isambard Kingdom Brunel (9 April 1806 to 15 September 1859), was an English mechanical and civil engineer who built dockyards, the Great Western Railway

Antique illustration of scientist: Isambard Kingdom Brunel

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Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the visionary civil engineer of the 19th century, left an indelible mark on the world with his remarkable creations. Standing before the launching chains of the Great Eastern, he exuded confidence and determination that would propel him to greatness. One of his most iconic achievements was the Clifton Suspension Bridge, a marvel spanning the Avon Gorge in Bristol. Designed by Brunel himself, this engineering masterpiece showcased his ingenuity and ability to blend functionality with beauty. But it wasn't just bridges that captivated Brunel's imagination; he also had a passion for ships. The SS Great Eastern stands as a testament to his ambition and innovation. As it sat on stocks at Millwall on the Thames, awaiting its launch in 1857, one could only imagine what wonders awaited onboard this great steamship. Brunel's brilliance extended beyond physical structures; he also revolutionized underground transportation. The proposed western archway of the Thames Tunnel in London gave us a glimpse into his forward-thinking mind and laid foundations for future subterranean networks. With each new project came excitement and anticipation. The launch of SS Great Eastern in 1857 was met with awe-inspiring spectacle as crowds gathered to witness history being made. This monumental event solidified Brunel's legacy as one of Britain's greatest engineers. His impact reached far beyond British shores too; Valentia Island became synonymous with technological advancement when cables were laid there under Brunel's guidance in 1865. His vision connected continents like never before, paving the way for global communication systems we rely upon today. Isambard Kingdom Brunel embodied innovation and fearlessness throughout his career as a civil engineer. His contributions continue to inspire generations who dare to dream big and push boundaries further than ever imagined.