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View of the entrance to the Thames Tunnel, London, 1854. Artist: Jules Louis Arnout
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View of the entrance to the Thames Tunnel, London, 1854. Artist: Jules Louis Arnout
View of the entrance to the Thames Tunnel, London, 1854. The Thames Tunnel, connecting Wapping and Rotherhithe, was the first underwater tunnel in the world. Completed as a foot tunnel in 1843, it was converted to a railway tunnel for the East London Railway in the 1860s. Sir Marc Isambard Brunel designed the tunnel, and his son, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, was site engineer
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View of the entrance to the Thames Tunnel, London, 1854. This print by Jules Louis Arnout takes us back in time to witness a remarkable feat of engineering and innovation. The Thames Tunnel, completed in 1843 as the world's first underwater tunnel, connected Wapping and Rotherhithe beneath the iconic River Thames. Designed by Sir Marc Isambard Brunel and engineered by his son Isambard Kingdom Brunel, this architectural marvel revolutionized transportation in Victorian England. Originally built as a foot tunnel, it was later converted into a railway tunnel for the East London Railway in the 1860s. In this image, we are drawn into an enchanting scene filled with historical significance. The grand archway frames the entrance to this subterranean wonder while people dressed in period costumes wander along its steps. Thomas Hosmer Shepherd's detailed lithograph captures every intricate detail of this underground masterpiece. The location itself holds immense importance as it lies between Bermondsey and Tower Hamlets within Southwark borough. As we explore further into this visual narrative, we can almost hear echoes of footsteps echoing through history. This photograph serves as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance that shaped our modern world. It invites us to appreciate not only the stunning architecture but also those who walked these tunnels before us – their stories forever etched within these walls.
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