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A late 19th century cross section illustration of subterranean London, England. It shows the citys essential utilities. From top and down, a street, a gas pipe and a water pipe, a pneumatic tube for mail, sewer line and a tunnel for the underground railway system, or the Tube, then known as the Metropolitan Railway. From volume 2 of Les nouvelles conquetes de la science, published in the early 1880 s
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A late 19th century cross section illustration of subterranean London, England. It shows the citys essential utilities. From top and down, a street, a gas pipe and a water pipe, a pneumatic tube for mail, sewer line and a tunnel for the underground railway system, or the Tube, then known as the Metropolitan Railway. From volume 2 of Les nouvelles conquetes de la science, published in the early 1880 s
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Cross Section London Mail Street Tube Tunnel Underground Utilities Metropolitan Railway Railway System Services Water Pipe
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This print takes us back in time to late 19th century London, offering a fascinating cross-section illustration of the city's subterranean world. It serves as a visual reminder of the essential utilities that kept this bustling metropolis running smoothly during that era. From top to bottom, we can observe various elements crucial for urban life. Starting at street level, we see the familiar sight of a busy road bustling with horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians going about their daily routines. As our eyes descend further into the depths, we encounter an intricate network of gas pipes and water pipes, highlighting the advancements made in providing these vital resources to every corner of the city. A notable feature depicted is the pneumatic tube system used for mail transportation - an innovative method employed at that time to swiftly deliver correspondence across London. Additionally, a sewer line reminds us of the unseen infrastructure necessary for maintaining public health and sanitation. Finally, our gaze settles upon a tunnel representing London's underground railway system - known today as "the Tube" but then referred to as Metropolitan Railway. This early version showcases how this revolutionary mode of transport was already shaping urban mobility in Victorian England. Preserved within volume 2 of Les nouvelles conquetes de la science from the early 1880s, this historical engraving offers us a glimpse into London's past and serves as an invaluable archival piece capturing both its rich history and technological progress during that period.
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