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Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Thames Embankment at Whitehall Stairs, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Thames Embankment at Whitehall Stairs, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Thames Embankment at Whitehall Stairs, 1864. Mr John Thwaites, chairman of the Metropolitan Board of Works, performed the office. The Thames Embankment is a work of 19th-century civil engineering that reclaimed land next to the River Thames in central London. It consists of the Victoria Embankment and Chelsea Embankment. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This print captures a significant moment in the history of London's infrastructure - the laying of the foundation stone for the Thames Embankment at Whitehall Stairs in 1864. Mr John Thwaites, chairman of the Metropolitan Board of Works, is seen performing this important ceremony with great solemnity.
The Thames Embankment project was a monumental feat of 19th-century civil engineering that reclaimed land along the River Thames in central London. This ambitious endeavor resulted in the creation of both Victoria Embankment and Chelsea Embankment, which have since become iconic landmarks in the city.
In this image, we see a group of men gathered around Mr Thwaites as he wields a mallet to set the foundation stone into place. The scene exudes an air of formality and importance, with tools such as chains and set squares scattered about.
As we gaze upon this engraving from "Illustrated London News", we are transported back to a time when politics and engineering intersected to shape the landscape of one of the world's most vibrant cities. This print serves as a poignant reminder of London's rich history and its ongoing legacy as a hub for innovation and progress.
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