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Plans for the Thames tunnel
Plans for the Thames tunnel (now known as the Dartford tunnel) connecting Kent and Essex. To stop congestion which was getting greater in central London Date: 1925
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Media ID 32251728
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Congestion Connecting Dartford Engineering Essex Plans Tunnel
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Media Storehouse Poster Prints, featuring this intriguing illustration of the proposed Thames Tunnel plans from 1925. This historic design, sourced from the Consolidated Archive Holdings Ltd and available through Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the visionary project aimed at addressing the growing congestion in central London by connecting Kent and Essex with an underwater tunnel. Add an air of vintage charm to your space with this engaging and informative piece of history.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This image showcases an intriguing engineering plan from the early 20th century, proposing the construction of a tunnel beneath the River Thames to connect the counties of Kent and Essex. Dated 1925, this visionary project aimed to alleviate the growing congestion in central London by providing an alternative route for traffic. The meticulously drawn plans reveal the detailed engineering design of the proposed tunnel, which would have been a remarkable feat of engineering during the Edwardian era. The Thames, a historic and iconic waterway, would have been breached to create a subterranean passage, connecting the two shores and significantly reducing travel time between Kent and Essex. The image offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, when transportation infrastructure was undergoing rapid transformation. The tunnel, now known as the Dartford Tunnel, was eventually built and opened in 1927, becoming an essential part of the transportation network in the southeast of England. This print is a testament to the ingenuity and ambition of the engineering community during the early 20th century. It serves as a reminder of the challenges faced and overcome in the pursuit of progress and the enduring importance of effective transportation infrastructure in our daily lives.
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