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Mersey Tunnel: Fresh Air Ducts under the Roadway (b / w photo)
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Mersey Tunnel: Fresh Air Ducts under the Roadway (b / w photo)
6022575 Mersey Tunnel: Fresh Air Ducts under the Roadway (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fresh Air Ducts under the Roadway. 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 22881804
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
1934 Birkenhead Liverpool Opened Opening Queensway Tunnel River Mersey Roadway The Mersey Tunnel Tunnels Wirral
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This print captures the intricate network of fresh air ducts underneath the roadway of the iconic Mersey Tunnel. Taken by an English photographer in the 20th century, this image is part of a private collection that showcases historical moments. The photograph was originally used as an illustration for "The Mersey Tunnel, The Story of an Undertaking" brochure, which commemorated the opening of the Queensway Tunnel on July 18,1934. The Mersey Tunnel holds great significance in history as it connects Liverpool with Wirral and Birkenhead through its famous tunnels. This particular image focuses on the fresh air ducts that were designed to ensure proper ventilation within the tunnel system. These ducts played a crucial role in maintaining a safe environment for commuters traveling beneath River Mersey. With its attention to detail and stark contrast between light and shadow, this photograph transports viewers back to a time when technological advancements were transforming transportation systems. It serves as a reminder of human ingenuity and engineering marvels that have stood the test of time. As we admire this piece from Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, we are reminded not only of our shared history but also how far we have come in creating infrastructure that shapes our modern world.
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