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Section of the Thames Embankment
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Section of the Thames Embankment
A section of the Thames Embankment, taken by the Charing Cross railway bridge, showing; (1) the subway, designed to hold the gas pipes, the water pipes, perhaps the telegraph wires, (2) the low level sewer, (3) Metropolitan and District Railway and (4) the tubular structure through which the pneumatic railway is to proceed from Charing Cross, under the bed of the Thames, towards the Waterloo Road Station of the Southwestern Railway. Date: 1867
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1867 Charing Cross Section Cut Away Cutaway Diagram Embankment Level Mar21 Metropolitan Pneumatic Section Sewer Subway Trains 1860s
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1. Title: A Glance into the Infrastructure of the Thames Embankment, Charing Cross, 1867 2. Witness the intricate labyrinth of Victorian-era engineering in this section view of the Thames Embankment, captured from the Charing Cross railway bridge in 1867. This remarkable image offers a rare glimpse into the complex network of infrastructure that supported London's burgeoning transport system. 3. At the forefront of the scene, the subway, designed to protect essential utilities such as gas pipes, water pipes, and telegraph wires, is visible. The low-level sewer runs alongside, ensuring the health and hygiene of the city's growing population. 4. The Metropolitan and District Railway, a crucial component of London's underground network, is depicted in the upper right corner. The railway's intricate tracks and tunnels were instrumental in revolutionizing urban transportation. 5. In the center, the tubular structure of the pneumatic railway is shown, marking the beginning of its journey from Charing Cross, under the Thames, towards the Waterloo Road Station of the Southwestern Railway. This innovative transport system, though short-lived, was a testament to the ingenuity and ambition of the Victorian engineers. 6. This cutaway diagram provides a unique perspective on the industrial and transport landscape of London during the 1860s. It is an invaluable record of the intricate web of infrastructure that facilitated the city's growth and transformation.
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