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The Severn Tunnel works, 1880
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The Severn Tunnel works, 1880
The Severn Tunnel works - building the railway tunnel linking South Gloucestershire to Monmouthshire under the estuary of the River Severn. It was built between 1873 and 1886. 1. View of the present Great Western Railway steam ferry, Monmouthshire bank, low tide. 2. Diver in Great Engine pit preparing to descend into the inundated portion to rectify the machinery, Monmouthshire side. 3. Construction of the tunnel on the Gloucestershire side, showing the system of timbering. 4. Scene at the pumping shaft in Five Mile Four pit, Monmouthshire bank. Date: 1880
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Constructing Diver Engineering Feat Feb18 Gloucestershire Monmouthshire Pumping Severn Shaft System Tunnel Tunnels Timbering
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This photograph print, taken in 1880, offers a glimpse into the monumental engineering feat that was the Severn Tunnel works. Located under the estuary of the River Severn, the tunnel was built between 1873 and 1886 to link South Gloucestershire and Monmouthshire. In the first image, we see the present Great Western Railway steam ferry docked on the Monmouthshire bank during low tide. The ferry served as a crucial transportation link before the tunnel was completed. The second photograph captures a diver preparing to descend into the inundated portion of the tunnel on the Monmouthshire side. The diver's task was to rectify the machinery, demonstrating the intricate and dangerous work required to build and maintain the tunnel. The third image showcases the construction process on the Gloucestershire side, with the system of timbering clearly visible. This innovative technique allowed the tunnel to be built safely and efficiently in the challenging conditions of the riverbed. Lastly, the fourth photograph depicts a scene at the pumping shaft in Five Mile Four pit on the Monmouthshire bank. The pumps were essential for draining the water from the tunnel, enabling the construction team to continue their work. This photograph print is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the Victorian engineers who built the Severn Tunnel, a remarkable feat of industrial construction that revolutionized transportation in the region.
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