Title
Section of Thames Tunnel
Caption
Section of Thames Tunnel (1825-1843) showing men at work in shield (right) while others take away spoil. Picture also shows construction of arched masonry lining using Roman cement behind shield. Patent for this first tunnelling shield taken out by Marc Isambart Brunel 1818. Marc Isambart Brunel was site engineer. Tunnel still used by electric trains between
Whitechapel and New Cross
1842
Woodcut
London
Date
19th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07094_390000833
License type
Rights managed
Available size
27,4Mb (3,1Mb) / 12,6in x 8,4in / 3780 x 2532 (300dpi)