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A Visit to the Channel Tunnel (engraving)
1060591 A Visit to the Channel Tunnel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Visit to the Channel Tunnel. Illustration for The Graphic, 4 March 1882.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22527614
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Cage Channel Tunnel Civil Engineering English Channel Foot Half Inspecting Refreshments Tunnel Tunnelling Boring Machine Shakespeares Cliff Siding Tram Car
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A Glimpse into the Marvels of 19th Century Engineering - A Visit to the Channel Tunnel
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. This engraving, created by an anonymous English School artist in the 19th century, takes us on a visual journey back in time. The image captures a group of curious individuals exploring the groundbreaking Channel Tunnel project, which aimed to connect England and France beneath the mighty English Channel. As we delve into this historical scene, we witness various elements that showcase the impressive engineering feats of its time. In the foreground, workers can be seen operating machinery such as foot-powered cages and boring discs while utilizing compressed air engines to power their progress. Tram cars transport visitors through dimly lit tunnels as they marvel at civil engineering wonders. The surface works reveal a bustling site with sidings for construction materials and equipment. Amidst all this activity, visitors take a moment to enjoy refreshments before continuing their exploration deeper into the tunnel. The star of this engraving is undoubtedly the colossal boring machine that tirelessly carves its way through layers of rock under Shakespeare's Cliff. This magnificent feat symbolizes human determination and ingenuity in conquering nature's obstacles. Through this print, we are transported back to an era when audacious dreams became reality through sheer perseverance and innovation. It serves as a testament to mankind's relentless pursuit of progress and our ability to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges. Bridgeman Images has preserved this remarkable piece from history so that future generations may appreciate both its artistic beauty
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