View of the western archway of the Tunnel, lighted by gas (original) (raw)

View of the western archway of the Tunnel, lighted by gas

Engraving

An explanation of the works of the tunnel under the Thames from Rotherhithe to Wapping (1836)

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Other views

• Plan of the Tunnel and East London.
• Construction of the vertical shaft
• The tunneling process
• Workmen in the iron shield
• Side view of construction
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