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London - Entrance to the Blackwall Tunnel, Poplar
London - Entrance to the Blackwall Tunnel, Poplar Date: circa 1903
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Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Bring a piece of London's rich history into your daily routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs featuring the iconic Entrance to the Blackwall Tunnel, Poplar. This vintage image, dated circa 1903, showcases the timeless charm of London's past, captured by Mary Evans Prints Online. Each mug is expertly printed with high-quality, rights-managed imagery, ensuring vibrant and long-lasting colors. Perfect for tea or coffee, these mugs make great gifts for London lovers or as a treat for yourself. Relive the magic of London's history with every sip.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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Step back in time with this photograph of the entrance to the Blackwall Tunnel in Poplar, London, circa 1903. This iconic image transports us to an era of horse-drawn carriages and early automobiles, as they make their way through the tunnel's grand archway. The Blackwall Tunnel, an engineering marvel of its time, was the first road tunnel under the River Thames in London. Opened in October 1897, it connected the boroughs of Poplar and Rotherhithe, significantly reducing travel time between the two areas. The entrance to the tunnel is depicted here in all its glory, with its ornate stonework and elegant wrought-iron gates. The tunnel's impressive architecture is a testament to the ingenuity and vision of its designers, Sir Maurice Fitzmaurice and Sir Alexander Binnie. The horses and carriages, with their drivers and passengers, add a sense of bustling activity to the scene. The horses' steamy breaths contrast sharply with the crisp autumn air, while the drivers' focused expressions convey the importance of their task. The photograph also offers a glimpse into the surrounding area, with its narrow streets, modest houses, and lush greenery. The trees, adorned with their autumnal hues, frame the entrance to the tunnel, creating a picturesque setting. This photograph is a valuable reminder of London's rich history and the role that engineering innovations played in shaping the city we know today. It also serves as a poignant reminder of a time when travel was a more leisurely affair, and the simple pleasure of a horse-drawn carriage ride was a cherished experience.
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