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Tunnel under Channel ?
One day it may be possible to realise the age-old dream of a tunnel beneath the English channel, providing a direct high-speed link between France and the off-shore island
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Beneath Channel D Ream Direct Future Inventions Link Predictions Providing Realise Shore Speed Tunnel 1935
Jigsaw Puzzle (252 Pieces)
Dive into an engineering marvel with our 'Tunnel under Channel' jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse. This captivating puzzle, featuring an image from Rights Managed at Mary Evans Prints Online, invites you to piece together the dream of a direct link between France and the off-shore island. Imagine the excitement of a high-speed journey beneath the English Channel, making this puzzle not just a fun activity, but a trip across the sea and time. Challenge yourself and your family to complete this intriguing jigsaw puzzle and bring the vision of a tunnel beneath the English Channel to life.
Made in the USA, 252-piece puzzles are printed on photographic paper. Excluding the outer edge, all of the pieces are the same shape with the completed puzzle measuring 10" x 14" (25.4 x 35.5 cm). Split into individual pieces, puzzles are supplied in a black presentation box, sized to fit most mailboxes, with a professionally printed photo on top for reference (box dimensions 5 5/8" x 7 5/8" x 1 1/5")
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 37.2cm x 29.2cm (14.6" x 11.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
A vision of the future: Tunnel under the English Channel (circa 1935) This image presents an intriguing glimpse into the past, as it depicts an artistic rendering of what could have been one of the most groundbreaking engineering projects in history - a tunnel beneath the English Channel. The dream of a direct, high-speed link between France and the off-shore island of Great Britain has been a long-standing ambition, with the first recorded proposal dating back to 1802. In this photograph, we see a tunnel stretching from the shores of France to the English island, connecting the two nations in a way that would have revolutionized travel and communication between them. The tunnel's futuristic design, complete with advanced ventilation systems and sleek trains, speaks to the optimistic spirit of scientific progress and innovation that characterized the early 20th century. Although the tunnel depicted in this print remains a dream, the idea has continued to captivate engineers, scientists, and visionaries throughout history. In fact, several attempts have been made to construct a tunnel under the English Channel, with the most notable being the Channel Tunnel, also known as the Chunnel, which was completed in 1994. This engineering marvel connects Folkestone, England, and Coquelles, France, via a 31.4-mile-long rail tunnel and a 1.7-mile-long road tunnel. As we marvel at this historical image, we are reminded of the power of human ingenuity and the enduring allure of dreams that push the boundaries of what is possible. The vision of a tunnel beneath the English Channel may have been a prediction of the past, but it continues to inspire and captivate us as we look towards the future.
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