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Mersey Tunnel: Excavation of Lower Half of the Main Tunnel (b / w photo)
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Mersey Tunnel: Excavation of Lower Half of the Main Tunnel (b / w photo)
6022550 Mersey Tunnel: Excavation of Lower Half of the Main Tunnel (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Excavation of Lower Half of the Main Tunnel. Illustration for The Mersey Tunnel, The Story of an Undertaking (1934). Brochure to commemorate the opening of the Mersey Tunnel (ie Queensway Tunnel) on 18 July 1934.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22580150
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1934 Birkenhead Excavation Liverpool Main Tunnel Opened Opening Queensway Tunnel River Mersey The Mersey Tunnel Tunnels Wirral Lower Half
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This print captures a significant moment in history - the excavation of the lower half of the main tunnel of the iconic Mersey Tunnel. Taken by an English photographer in the 20th century, this image is now part of a private collection. The Mersey Tunnel, also known as Queensway Tunnel, holds immense historical value as it played a crucial role in connecting Liverpool and Wirral. This photograph was featured in "The Mersey Tunnel: The Story of an Undertaking" brochure, which commemorated its grand opening on July 18,1934. As we gaze upon this remarkable image, we are transported back to that era when engineering marvels were being created. The sheer scale and complexity of excavating such a tunnel beneath River Mersey is awe-inspiring. It symbolizes human ingenuity and determination to overcome geographical barriers for progress. Liverpool's skyline may have changed over time, but this historic tunnel remains an integral part of its identity. Its fame extends beyond local boundaries; it has become synonymous with Birkenhead and tunnels themselves. Let us appreciate this snapshot frozen in time - a testament to human achievement and innovation. As we admire this piece from Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, let us remember that sometimes even underground wonders can leave an indelible mark on our world above ground.
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