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The Queensway Mersey Tunnel entrance, Liverpool, England 9th May 1934
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The Queensway Mersey Tunnel entrance, Liverpool, England 9th May 1934
The Queensway Mersey Tunnel entrance, Liverpool, England 9th May 1934
Picture shows work on the entrance to the tunnel, well on the way to being finished.
THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE TUNNEL AT THE CENTRE OF THE PICTURE at Liverpool is situated in the Old Haymarket. The subsidiary entrance is conveniently placed to serve the dock system. The length of the main tunnel is 3, 751 yards, and the branch tunnels on either side of the river bring the total length of roadway to 5, 064 yards. Work was started on the Mersey Tunnel on December 16, 1925, and it was officially named Queensway and opened by King George V on July 18, 1934.
Picture taken 9th May 1934
Liverpool Echo
Mirrorpix
Liverpool
Merseyside
England
B/W Print
Media ID 21776042
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1934 Construction Entrance Merseyside River Mersey Tunnel Kingsway Queensway Road Tunnel The Mersey Tunnel
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This print takes us back to the 9th of May, 1934, capturing a significant moment in Liverpool's history. The image showcases the remarkable progress made on the entrance of The Queensway Mersey Tunnel, a monumental construction project that would forever change transportation in the city. Located at the heart of Liverpool's Old Haymarket, this main entrance served as a gateway to connect both sides of the River Mersey. Its strategic placement also conveniently catered to the bustling dock system nearby. Stretching an impressive length of 3,751 yards, with additional branch tunnels extending it to a total roadway length of 5,064 yards, this engineering marvel was truly awe-inspiring. The photograph depicts workers diligently laboring away on what is already an almost complete entrance. Their dedication and skill are evident in every detail captured by Mirrorpix's lens. It is fascinating to imagine their sense of pride and accomplishment as they contributed to such an ambitious project. The significance of this tunnel cannot be understated; its construction began on December 16th, 1925 and was officially inaugurated as Queensway by King George V himself on July 18th, 1934. This historical moment marked not only improved connectivity for Liverpool but also symbolized progress and modernization during a transformative era. As we gaze upon this evocative image from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back in time—witnessing firsthand how human ingenuity shaped our cities and paved the way
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