Title
Primrose Hill Tunnel near London, on the London and Birmingham Railway, opened in 1838
Caption
Primrose Hill Tunnel near London, on the London and Birmingham Railway, opened in 1838. Engineer Robert Stephenson (1803-1859) Built through difficult London clay, the 3/4 mile tunnel cost £240,000. The portal cost £7,000. Picture shows elementary signally by bells, policeman with flag, and early rotating disc on a standard. From "The British Gazeteer" (London, 1852). Engraving.
Date
19th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07112_010111C
License type
Rights managed
Available size
23,8Mb (1,4Mb) / 11,8in x 7,8in / 3543 x 2348 (300dpi)