Brunel Collection (page 5)

Thames Tunnel, London, mid 19th century. Designed by Marc Isambard Brunel, the Thames Tunnel, connecting Wapping and Rotherhithe, was the first underwater tunnel in the world

The Great Eastern playing out the Atlantic telegraph cable, c1865, (c1880). A print from Great Industries of Great Britain, Volume I, published by Cassell Petter and Galpin, (London, Paris, New York)

Isambard Kingdom Brunels steam engine, 1827. Artist: J Pass
Isambard Kingdom Brunels steam engine, 1827

The Clifton suspension bridge across the River Avon, 1864. Spanning the River Avon 245 feet above the water, the Clifton Suspension Bridge was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1829-1831

John Scott Russell, civil engineer and naval architect, 1878. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
John Scott Russell, civil engineer and naval architect, 1878. After leaving Scotland for London in 1844 he constructed four large steamships, the Teviot, Tay

Autographs of Eminent Persons, 19th century. Signatures of famous Britons from an encyclopaedia: Sir Ralph Abercromby, soldier; J C Adams, astronomer; Roger Ascham, scholar; W Edmonstone Aytoun

Isambard Kingdom Brunel, British engineer, c1880. Artist: DJ Pound
Isambard Kingdom Brunel, British engineer, c1880. Portrait of Brunel (1806-1859) published in a supplement to the Illustrated News of the World, London

Opening of the Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol, 1864. Work began on the bridge in 1836 under the supervision of Isambard Kingdom Brunel but stopped due to lack of funds

Dawlish, Devon, c1860. This viewshows the track of Isambard Kingdom Brunels (1806-1859) South Devon Railway. The South Devon was an example of an atmospheric railway, which did not use locomotives

St Austell, 1860. A scene on the Cornwall Railway, later part of the Great Western Railway (GWR) at St Austell, showing one of Isambard Kingdom Brunels (1806-1859) timber viaducts

Truro, from Trennick Lane, 1860. The Cornwall Railway, later part of the Great Western Railway (GWR), at Truro, showing one of Isambard Kingdom Brunels (1806-1859) timber viaducts

Paddington Station, the London terminus of the Great Western Railway, 1854. Iron was used in the construction of the roof, and the spans supported on cast iron pillars

Laying the transatlantic telegraph cable, 1865. On the deck of the SS Great Eastern searching the cable for a fault after its recovery from the bottom of the Atlantic on 31 July 1865

Laying of the telegraph cable across the Indian Ocean between Bombay and Aden, 1870. Landing the shore end of the cable at Aden

Laying the transatlantic telegraph cable, 1865 (1866). Preparing to grapple for the broken cable from the bows of the SS Great Eastern, 2 August 1865

Thames Tunnel, c1830. The Thames Tunnel from Rotherhithe to Wapping was the most remarkable undertaking by the engineer and inventor Sir Marc Isambard Brunel (1769-1849)

PSS Great Eastern on the ocean, 1858. Colour print after a painting by Edwin Weedon. This steamship, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel with John Scott Russell

Telegraph wire at the Greenwich works, c1865. The plate is one of 26 illustrations by Robert Dudley in The Atlantic Telegraph, a book by WH Russell, 1866

Break of Gauge at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, 6th June 1846. Artist: WJ Linton
Break of Gauge at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, 6th June 1846. Plate taken from the Illustrated London News (6 June 1846) showing passengers

The Grand Saloon on board the Great Eastern, 1859. Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel with John Scott Russell, the Great Eastern was lauched in 1858

Isambard Kingdom Brunels Great Western, 1882. The Great Western was launched in 1837 for the Great Western Steamship Co as the first of three steamships designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Isambard Kingdom Brunel, English civil and mechanical engineer. Obverse of a medal commemorating his ship the Great Eastern

The Thames Tunnel, London, 1832. Cross-section of Marc Isambard Brunels double-arched masonry tunnel beneath the Thames. The Thames Tunnel, connecting Wapping and Rotherhithe

Tunneling shield used in the construction of the Thames Tunnel, London, 1842
Tunneling shield used in the construction of the Thames Tunnel, London, 1825-1843. Men at work in the tunneling shield, patented in 1818 by the tunnels designer, Marc Isambard Brunel

Construction of the Thames Tunnel, London, 1825-1843. Section of Marc Isambard Brunels tunnel showing men at work in the tunneling shield (right) while others take away spoil

The Thames Tunnel, London, c1825-c1845. Cross-section showing the position of Marc Isambard Brunels double-arched masonry tunnel in relation to the Thames

IK Brunels steam ship Great Eastern showing housing for paddle wheel, and sails, 1857
IK Brunels steam ship Great Eastern showing housing for paddle wheel, and sails. Print published London 1857

Light at the end of the tunnel?
Shot at the end of one of the immensely long platforms in a London train station

Adrian Brunel, film director, with Anne Firth, actress
Adrian Brunel (1892-1958), English film director and screenwriter, who began his career during the silent movie era. Seen here at a filming location for The First of The Few

Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806 15 September 1859) - English mechanical and civil engineer. Designer and builder of dockyards, the Great Western Railway

Penweathers Viaduct, near Truro, Cornwall. Before October 1926
A train passing over Brunels original timber and stone viaduct at Penweathers. This viaduct was replaced by an embankment that opened on 12th October 1926. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Royal Albert Bridge under construction, Saltash, Cornwall. 1858
View of the construction of the Royal Albert Bridge from the St Budeaux side of the Tamar river. The first span was in place and the second span was floated out on to the river on 10th July 1858

Ponsanooth Viaduct, Cornwall. 23rd July 1913
View over the trees of I.K. Brunels Ponsanooth Viaduct in 1913. It was replaced by a new stone viaduct on 7 September 1930. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

Cross section of the British steamship Great Eastern, christened Leviathan in 1857. Wood engraving, English, 1858
SHIPS: GREAT EASTERN, 1858. Cross section of the British steamship Great Eastern, christened Leviathan in 1857. Wood engraving, English, 1858

Wharncliffe Viaduct
Built in 1837 and designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel

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Clifton Suspension bridge at twilight

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Clifton Suspension Bridge Clifton at twilight

I K Brunel Others Observing Great Eastern Launch Attempt
I. K. Brunel and Others Observing the Great Eastern Launch Attempt; Robert Howlett (British, 1831 - 1858); London, England; November 1857; Albumen silver print

The S. S. Great Britain Leaving Liverpool, England In 1853. From Cyclopaedia Of Useful Arts And Manufactures By Charles
The S.S. Great Britain Leaving Liverpool, England In 1853. From Cyclopaedia Of Useful Arts And Manufactures By Charles Tomlinson

The Clifton Suspension Bridge, Spanning The Avon Gorge, Bristol, England In The Late 19Th Century. From Our Own Country Published 1898

Brunel Ridden By D.Holland Newmarket Craven Meeting 2004 Newmarket Racecourse, Newmarket 14 April 2004 Date: 14 April 2004

Shaft for descent to the entrance of the Thames Tunnel (view from the top), London, 1831. The Thames Tunnel, connecting Wapping and Rotherhithe, was the first underwater tunnel in the world

Royal Albert Bridge at Plymouth, Devon
A steam train visible on Brunels Royal Albert Bridge, crossing the River Tamar between Plymouth, Devon, and Saltash, Cornwall. 1960s

Adrian Brunel, film director
Adrian Brunel (1892-1958), English film director and screenwriter, who began his career during the silent movie era. Seen here on the set of The First of The Few

Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol, spanning the Avon Gorge, built by Brunel in 1864. circa 1905

Brunel at G. E. Launch
ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL at the attempt to launch the Great Eastern, with Scott Russell and Henry Wakefield on his right, Lord Derby on his left Date: November 1857

Ivor Novello in The Constant Nymph (1928) directed by Basil Dean & Adrian Brunel Date: 1928

Paddington Station, London - Platform 5 - GWR Terminus designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Date: early 1930s

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Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the visionary English engineer, was a true pioneer of his time. With chains in hand, he fearlessly led the way towards groundbreaking achievements that shaped our world. Standing before the hauling chains of the Great Eastern, I K Brunel showcased his unwavering determination and unmatched expertise. His brilliance knew no bounds as he oversaw the construction of monumental structures like the Royal Albert Bridge in Saltash. The 1958 BR (WR) poster proudly displayed this engineering marvel, a testament to Brunel's ingenuity. The bridge stood tall and majestic, connecting Cornwall to England with grace and elegance. Brunel's legacy extended beyond bridges; he revolutionized shipbuilding with his masterpiece SS Great Britain. A meticulously crafted vessel that sailed across oceans effortlessly, thanks to his meticulous planning captured in its detailed plan. His tunnelling shield became synonymous with innovation as it paved the way for extraordinary feats such as the Thames Tunnel between Wapping and Rotherhithe. This underground wonder opened new possibilities for transportation beneath bustling cities. In 1857, amidst great anticipation and excitement, Brunel unveiled yet another triumph - the mighty Great Eastern. This colossal ship defied all expectations and set new standards for maritime engineering. Just like Joseph Turner's iconic painting "Rain Steam and Speed, " which depicted Brunel's revolutionary Great Western Railway in 1844, these creations were testaments to human progress fueled by steam power. Even far from home in Swansea, South Wales, where Landore Viaduct took shape under Brunel's watchful eye; his influence stretched far beyond borders as he left an indelible mark on global infrastructure development. Isambard Kingdom Brunel will forever be remembered as a trailblazer who pushed boundaries relentlessly. His vision transformed landscapes both above ground and below it – shaping our world into what we know today.