Brunel Collection (page 7)

Saltash Viaduct Constr
The construction of Brunels railway viaduct across the Tamar at Saltash. Date: 1859

Great Eastern Built
Brunels " Great Eastern" under construction at Millwall, London. Date: 2 November 1857

Scenese from The Constant Nymph (1928)
Scenes from The Constant Nymph (1928) directed by Basil Dean & Adrian Brunel Date: 1928

Scenes from The Constant Nymph (1928) directed by Basil Dean & Adrian Brunel Date: 1928

A scene from The Constant Nymph (1928) directed by Basil Dean & Adrian Brunel Date: 1928

Mabel Poulton in The Constant Nymph (1928) directed by Basil Dean & Adrian Brunel Date: 1928

A scene from The Constant Nymph (1928) with Ivor Novello and Mabel Poulton directed by Basil Dean & Adrian Brunel Date: 1928

Adrian Brunel filming The Vortex (1928), Julie Suedo to left Date: 1930

Brunels Iron Railway Bridge, Chepstow, UK
Brunels Iron Railway Bridge over the River Wye at Chepstow, UK. Date: late 19th century

Thames Tunnel cross section during construction
A detailed illustrated cross section of Brunels Thames Tunnel in London during its construction. Date: 1838

Thames River and Tunel cross section
An illustrations indicating the Thames Tunnels size and postition in the in Londons river Thames. Date: 1838

James Cowton (Brunel) 2017 Zero TT
James Cowton (Brunel) at Ballaugh Bridge: 2017 Zero TT

Brunels rail and Barlows rail

Rain Steam and Speed, The Great Western Railway, painted before 1844 (oil on canvas)
BAL4053 Rain Steam and Speed, The Great Western Railway, painted before 1844 (oil on canvas) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 90.8x121.9 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; English

Portal of Brunels box tunnel near Bath (colour litho)
BAL3404 Portal of Brunels box tunnel near Bath (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

ISAMBARD KINGDOM BRUNEL, 9 April 1806 15 September 1859, was an English mechanical and civil engineer. UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

Great Western Railway: Freight shed at Bristol (colour litho)
BAL3389 Great Western Railway: Freight shed at Bristol (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Specimen typefaces from William Caslon
XJF3038038 Specimen typefaces from William Caslon by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Caslon the younger (1720a'78) followed his father as a punch-cutter

A Specimen by W. Caslon, 1734
XJF3038027 A Specimen by W.Caslon, 1734 by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Caslon (1692-1766) English gunsmith and designer of typefaces

I. K. Brunel and Others Observing the Great Eastern Launch Atte
I.K. Brunel and Others Observing the " Great Eastern" Launch Attempt; Robert Howlett, British, 1831 - 1858; London, England

SHIPS: GREAT EASTERN. Isambard Brunels steamship the Great Eastern being built at Blackwall shipyard on the Thames. Lithograph, English, 1857

MERCHANT STEAMSHIP, 1861. The British steamship Great Eastern in 1861

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STEAMSHIP: GREAT EASTERN. Engineer Richard Tangye beside one of the Tangye hydraulic rams used for the sixth launch attempt of the Great Eastern, December 1857

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STEAMSHIP: GREAT EASTERN. Crewmen checking the drum of the Great Eastern before its first, abortive launch attempt, November 1857

SIR MARC ISAMBARD BRUNEL (1769-1849). French (naturalized British) civil engineer. Oil on canvas, c1835, by Samuel Drummond

GREAT EASTERN, 1858. Hull of I. K. Brunels steamship awaiting high tide at Millwall
GREAT EASTERN, 1858. Hull of I.K. Brunels steamship awaiting high tide at Millwall before the final launch attempt in January 1858

George Spence (Brunel) 2010 Zero TT

Allann Venter (Brunel) 2016 Zero TT
Allann Venter (Brunel) at Ramsey, in practice for the 2016 Zero TT

Interior of Box Tunnel

Box Tunnel west front

Cross-section showing position of Thames and M. I. Brunels double arched masonry tunnel
Cross-section showing position of Thames and M.I. Brunels double arched masonry tunnel (1825-43) I.K. Brunel acted as site engineer. Still used by electric trains. German aquatint c1830

Paddington Station, the London terminus of the Great Western Railway, 1854. Iron was used in the construction of the roof, and the spans supported on cast iron pillars

Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859) English civil and mechanical engineer. From obverse of medal commemorating his ship Great Eastern

The Royal Albert Bridge (Viaduct) at Saltash. The Bridge carrying the railway over the estuary of the Tamar at Saltash and linking Devon and Cornwall, England

Great Eastern on the stocks in John Scott Russells (1808-1882) yard at Millwall on the Thames. View from the stern. Double-hulled, of all iron construction

South Devon Railway, later Great Western Railway (GWR) at Dawlish. It shows the track of Isambard Kingdom Brunels (1806-1859) atmospheric railway with engine house (right middle distance)

St Austell, 1860. Cornwall Railway, later Great Western Railway (GWR) at St Austell, showing one of Isambard Kingdom Brunels (1806-1859) timber viaducts

Truro, from Trennick Lane, 1860. The Cornwall Railway, later part of the Great Western Railway (GWR), at Truro, showing one of Isambard Kingdom Brunels (1806-1859) timber viaducts

William Harrison (1812-1860) English sailor. First captain of the SS Great Eastern, the ship designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. From The Illustrated News of the World (London, c1861)

James Staats Forbes (1823-1904) English engineer and administrator who studied engineering with Isambard Kingdom Brunel. For many years manager of the London Chatham and Dover Railway

Arrival of the Great Western at New York (1838), c1895. Steam ship designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859) and built by William Patterson (1795-1869) of Bristol

South Wales Railway: Opening of the Chepstow Bridge, 1852. Wrought iron tubular suspension bridge over the river Wye at Chepstow

Marc Isambard Brunel (1769-1849), 1843. Brunel acknowledging the cheers of the crowd during the opening ceremony for the Thames Tunnel. The double arched masonry Thames Tunnel built 1825-1843

Queen Victoria changing trains at Gloucester, 1849. Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859) favoured the 7ft 1/4inch (2.2m) broad gauge and designed the Great Western Railway accordingly

The Wharncliffe Viaduct, Hanwell, Middlesex, 1838. This viaduct of eight elliptical arches, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859)

Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859) English engineer and inventor, c1870. From Les Merveilles de la Science by Louis Figuier. (London, c1870)

SS Great Britain c1843. Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859), she was built for the transatlantic passenger trade. In the event, she made most of her voyages on the Australian run

Maidenhead Bridge on the Great Western Railway, c1860. Bridge designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859) to carry the GWR across the Thames at Maidenhead, Berkshire

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Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the visionary English engineer, was a true pioneer of his time. With chains in hand, he fearlessly led the way towards groundbreaking achievements that shaped our world. Standing before the hauling chains of the Great Eastern, I K Brunel showcased his unwavering determination and unmatched expertise. His brilliance knew no bounds as he oversaw the construction of monumental structures like the Royal Albert Bridge in Saltash. The 1958 BR (WR) poster proudly displayed this engineering marvel, a testament to Brunel's ingenuity. The bridge stood tall and majestic, connecting Cornwall to England with grace and elegance. Brunel's legacy extended beyond bridges; he revolutionized shipbuilding with his masterpiece SS Great Britain. A meticulously crafted vessel that sailed across oceans effortlessly, thanks to his meticulous planning captured in its detailed plan. His tunnelling shield became synonymous with innovation as it paved the way for extraordinary feats such as the Thames Tunnel between Wapping and Rotherhithe. This underground wonder opened new possibilities for transportation beneath bustling cities. In 1857, amidst great anticipation and excitement, Brunel unveiled yet another triumph - the mighty Great Eastern. This colossal ship defied all expectations and set new standards for maritime engineering. Just like Joseph Turner's iconic painting "Rain Steam and Speed, " which depicted Brunel's revolutionary Great Western Railway in 1844, these creations were testaments to human progress fueled by steam power. Even far from home in Swansea, South Wales, where Landore Viaduct took shape under Brunel's watchful eye; his influence stretched far beyond borders as he left an indelible mark on global infrastructure development. Isambard Kingdom Brunel will forever be remembered as a trailblazer who pushed boundaries relentlessly. His vision transformed landscapes both above ground and below it – shaping our world into what we know today.