Framed Prints
Framed Print of Cross section of the workmen excavating the Thames Tunnel
Cross section of the workmen excavating the Thames Tunnel, by T Blood. The idea of a tunnel between Rotherhithe and Wapping was suggested by the civil engineer Marc Brunel (1769-1849) in 1824. A Parliamentary Bill for the Thames Tunnel Company for Making and Maintaining a tunnel under the Thames was given Royal Assent in 1824, with work on the shaft at Rotherhithe beginning in March 1825. Two previous attempts at constructing a tunnel under the Thames had failed due to water ingress, but Marc Brunel's tunnel was to use his patented tunnelling shield. The shield provided support to the mining operation whilst the tunnel was encased securely in brickwork. It comprised a series of fixed and adjustable frames that inched forward at a rate of initially around eight feet per week as the tunnelling progressed. Engraving Date: 1838. Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries. © The Geological Society / Mary Evans
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Media ID 42999324
1769 1849 1824 1825 1838 Adjustable Assent Attempts Beginning Bill Blood Brickwork Brunel Brunels Comprised Constructing Encased Engineer Excavating Failed Feet Fixed Forward Frames Idea Inched Ingress Initially Maintaining Marc Mining Operation Parliamentary Patented Previous Progressed Provided Rate Rotherhithe Section Securely Shaft Shield Suggested Support Tunnel Tunnelling Wapping Week Whilst Workmen
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.9cm x 19.3cm (7.8" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
