Framed Prints
Framed Print of The Western Archway of the Thames Tunnel
View of the Western Archway of the Thames Tunnel, by Robert Cruikshank after sketch by M Dixie. 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. In the spring of 1827, the first major flood stopped work. Work restarted in the winter of 1827 and by the time the commemorative volume was published in 1838 the tunnel had flooded a further four times. In November 1841 the tunnelling reached Wapping. The tunnel was finally open in 1843. Tinted lithograph 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 42999320
1769 1849 1824 1825 1827 1838 1841 1843 Adjustable Archway Assent Attempts Beginning Bill Brickwork Brunel Brunels Commemorative Comprised Constructing Cruikshank Dixie Encased Engineer Failed Feet Finally Fixed Flood Flooded Forward Frames Idea Inched Ingress Initially Maintaining Major Marc Mining Operation Parliamentary Patented Previous Progressed Provided Rate Reached Rotherhithe Securely Shaft Shield Spring Stopped Suggested Support Times Tinted Tunnel Tunnelling Wapping Week Whilst
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 15.9cm x 24.4cm (6.3" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
