Civil Engineering Collection (page 8)

Holborn Viaduct, City of London, 1869. Artist: Henry Dixon
Holborn Viaduct, City of London, 1869. View of advertisements in the foreground and construction on the Holborn Viaduct, looking west; taken in the autumn before its opening

Group portrait of the Holborn Valley Improvements Committee on Holborn Viaduct London, 1869
Group portrait of the Holborn Valley Improvements Committee on Holborn Viaduct, London, 1869. The architect William Haywood is standing in the middle of the group

Whitehorse Bridge over the Grand Union Canal, Hillingdon, London, c1975. The Grand Union canal was built between 1790 and 1929 and is an amalgamation of several canals between Birmingham and London

Limehouse Cut looking south from Commercial Road, Stepney, London, c1925. Authorised by an Act of Parliament in 1766, Limehouse Cut is the oldest canal in London

Unloading on the Grand Union Canal, London, c1905

The industrial landscape on the Regents Canal, London, c1905. The Regents Canal, connecting the Paddington Canal and the Thames at Limehouse, was opened in 1820

Regents Canal at Hawley Lock, St Pancras, Camden, London, c1905. The Regents Canal, connecting the Paddington Canal and the Thames at Limehouse, was opened in 1820

The western entrance to Pentonville Tunnel, Regents Canal, London, c1905. Artist
The western entrance to Pentonville Tunnel, Regents Canal, London, c1905. The Regents Canal, connecting the Paddington Canal and the Thames at Limehouse, was opened in 1820

Eastern entrance to Pentonville Tunnel and tunnel keepers cottage, Regents Canal, London, c1905. The Regents Canal, connecting the Paddington Canal and the Thames at Limehouse, was opened in 1820

Tower Bridge under construction, London, c1893. The construction of Tower Bridge was begun in 1881 to designs by Sir Horace Jones and it opened in 1894

Boats on Regents Canal, London, c1905. The Regents Canal, connecting the Paddington Canal and the Thames at Limehouse, was opened in 1820

View of Tower Bridge under construction with river traffic in the foreground, London, c1893. The construction of Tower Bridge was begun in 1881 to designs by Sir Horace Jones and it opened in 1894

View of part of Tower Bridge from the River Thames, London, 1894. The photograph was probably taken on the occasion of its opening

Tower Bridge, London, c1907. View of the bridge with bascules closed and various river vessels in the foreground. The construction of Tower Bridge was begun in 1881 to designs by Sir Horace Jones

View of the busy Thames looking towards Tower Bridge, London, c1920. The construction of Tower Bridge was begun in 1881 to designs by Sir Horace Jones and it opened in 1894

Tower Bridge with bascules closed and barges passing under at high water, London, c1905. The construction of Tower Bridge was begun in 1881 to designs by Sir Horace Jones and it opened in 1894

Tower Bridge with bascules open, London, c1905. View of the bridge from Tower Gun Wharf. The construction of Tower Bridge was begun in 1881 to designs by Sir Horace Jones and it opened in 1894

View of the foundation of London Bridge, 1825. Artist: G Yates
View of the foundation of London Bridge, 1825. The New London Bridge was designed by Scottish civil engineer John Rennie and built between 1824 and 1831

Two views of the Thames Tunnel, commemorating the visit by Queen Victoria, London, 1843. At the top is a view of the Queen arriving at the tunnel entrance, and beneath is a view in the tunnel

The Thames Tunnel, London, 1827. Views of the Thames Tunnel: top, a cross section of the tunnel with the river above; centre

View of the entrance to the Thames Tunnel, London, 1854. Artist: Jules Louis Arnout
View of the entrance to the Thames Tunnel, London, 1854. The Thames Tunnel, connecting Wapping and Rotherhithe, was the first underwater tunnel in the world

View of the shield used in the construction of the Thames Tunnel, London, 1835. Artist
View of the shield used in the construction of the Thames Tunnel, London, 1835. The Thames Tunnel, connecting Wapping and Rotherhithe, was the first underwater tunnel in the world

Interior view of the Thames Tunnel, London, 1830. The Thames Tunnel, connecting Wapping and Rotherhithe, was the first underwater tunnel in the world

Thames Tunnel, London, 1827. Artist: T Blood
Thames Tunnel, London, 1827. Four views of the Thames Tunnel, showing a general view and section, along with sections showing construction workers and a carriage travelling through the tunnel

Plan, sections and elevations of the Thames Tunnel, London, 1835. Artist: E Turrell
Plan, sections and elevations of the Thames Tunnel, London, 1835. The Thames Tunnel, connecting Wapping and Rotherhithe, was the first underwater tunnel in the world

Construction of the Thames Tunnel, London, 1827. Artist: George Cooke
Construction of the Thames Tunnel, London, 1827. View showing the tunnel under construction and the diving bell which was used. The spire of St Mary, Rotherhithe can be seen in the distance

Thames Tunnel, London, 1835. Artist: John Harris
Thames Tunnel, London, 1835. The Thames Tunnel, connecting Wapping and Rotherhithe, was the first underwater tunnel in the world

Plan of a proposal to construct a dock on the site of St Katharines Hospital, London, c1825. St Katharines Dock opened in October 1828

Opening celebrations of St Katharines Dock, London, 1828. Aerial view from the south, The docks were the only major project to be undertaken in London by the famous engineer Thomas Telford

The opening of St Katharines Dock, London, 1828. Artist: E Duncan
The opening of St Katharines Dock, London, 1828. The docks were the only major project to be undertaken in London by the famous engineer Thomas Telford

View of the proposed St Katharines Dock, London, c1825. Artist: Thomas Mann Baynes
View of the proposed St Katharines Dock, London, c1825. Also showing the Tower of London and ships and boats on the River Thames. The docks opened in October 1828

Entrance to the Thames Tunnel at Wapping, London, 1836. The Thames Tunnel, connecting Wapping and Rotherhithe, was the first underwater tunnel in the world

Opening of St Katharines Dock, London, October 25 1828. A scene with crowds of people on the shore and in ships, barges and smaller boats

View from the excavations of Highgate Tunnel, London, 1812. Artist: George Arnald
View from the excavations of Highgate Tunnel, London, 1812. The scheme was abandoned after the partially completed structure caved in on 15th April 1812

Highgate Archway viaduct, London, c1820. View showing horse-drawn vehicles. The viaduct was designed by John Nash and built in 1813. It was demolished in 1901

London Bridge and the City of London, 1892. Artist: John Crowther
London Bridge and the City of London, 1892. View from the tower of St Saviours Church, Southwark (later Southwark Cathedral)

Cannon Street Railway Bridge and Southwark Bridge, London, 1892. Artist: John Crowther
Cannon Street Railway Bridge and Southwark Bridge, London, 1892. View from the tower of St Saviours Church, Southwark (later Southwark Cathedral)

Southwark Bridge in Course of Demolition, 1915. Artist: Richard Henry Wright
Southwark Bridge in Course of Demolition, 1915. Scene showing the demolition of the original bridge, which was built 1815-1819. Rebuilding work on the current bridge was completed in 1921

The Thames Tunnel under construction, London, c1835. Cross section showing the Thames Tunnel, connecting Wapping and Rotherhithe, being built; with a view of its position beneath the River Thames

View of Hungerford Suspension Bridge and boats on the River Thames, London, 1854

View of Hungerford Bridge from the east, London, 1854

Perspective view of the engine used for driving the piles of Westminster Bridge, London, c1765. The engine is being driven by horses

Greenwich Railway, Deptford, London, 1836. Artist: GF Bragg
Greenwich Railway, Deptford, London, 1836. View from the Surrey Canal showing the towpath, barges and horses and a steam train on the viaduct

View in Regents Park, St Marylebone, London, c1827. Artist: JL Marks
View in Regents Park, St Marylebone, London, c1827. A barge on the Regents Canal, crossing underneath Macclesfield Bridge in Regents Park

View of the Regents Canal, Lisson Grove Road, St Johns Wood, London, c1830. Artist
View of the Regents Canal, Lisson Grove Road, St Johns Wood, London, c1830

The Thatched House Inn and the New River, Islington, London, c1790. The New River scheme was one of Britains first attempts since the Romans to increase Londons water supply

London and Greenwich Railway bridge over the Neckinger Road, Bermondsey, London, 1836

Primrose Hill Tunnel of the London and Birmingham Railway, 1837. Artist: C Rosenberg
Primrose Hill Tunnel of the London and Birmingham Railway, London, 1837. View of the entrance to the tunnel whilst under construction

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