Brunel Collection (page 8)

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

Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859), English engineer and inventor, 1890. From The Sea by F Whymper. (London, c1890)

Swindon station on the Great Western Railway, 1845. Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859) favoured broad gauge 7ft 1/4inch (2.2m) and designed the Great Western Railway accordingly

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

First Transatlantic Steamship Crossin
The paddle steamers SS Sirius and the SS Great Western in New York harbour after their arrival following the first transatlantic crossing by steam power

Isambard Kingdom Brunel, caricature C013 / 7592
Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859). Caricature of the British civil engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, with steam coming out of his hat

Viaduct over the valley of the Erme at Ivy Bridge. One of four similar viaducts designed by I K Brunel for the South Devon Railway. 1848 Date: 1848

Bronze statue of Brunel - Neyland Marina Pembrokeshire South Wales UK
MAB-1223 Bronze statue of Brunel Neyland Marina Pembrokeshire South Wales UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

GREAT EASTERN EXPLOSION. The forward paddle engine boilers exploding on the maiden voyage of The Great Eastern, off Hastings in the English Channel, 9 September 1859

LONDON: THAMES TUNNEL. View from inside the Thames Tunnel, built beneath the Thames River in London, England, between 1825 and 1843 under the direction of engineers Marc Isambard Brunel

GREAT EASTERN, 1860. The iron sail-and-steam ship Great Eastern leaving Southampton, England, for New York on her first voyage, 17 June 1860. Line engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

STEAMSHIP: SCREW ENGINES. The screw engines designed by James Watt & Co. for Isambard Kingdom Brunels Great Eastern steamship, the largest in the world at the time of its 1858 launching

STEAMSHIP: PADDLE ENGINES. The paddle engines of Isambard Kingdom Brunels Great Eastern steamship, the largest in the world at the time of its 1858 launching

SHIPS: GREAT EASTERN. The Great Eastern (temporarily the Leviathan ) under construction at the shipyard at Blackwall on the Thames. Wood engraving from an English newspaper, 1857

ATLANTIC CABLE, 1869. The Great Eastern steam-ship leaving Sheerness with the French Atlantic Cable. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1869

TRANS-ATLANTIC CABLE, 1869. The Great Eastern laying the French trans-Atlantic cable in 1869. Wood engraving from a contemporary French newspaper

Saltash Bridge
Construction of Brunels Royal Albert Bridge at Saltash, Cornwall. The Great Cylinder being floated out for Brunels Saltash Bridge, c1853 Date: c. 1853

The iron steam ship Great Eastern 22, 500 tons: constructed under the direction of I.K. Brunel, F.R.S. -- D.C.L. commanded by Capt. William Harrison. Date c1858

Brunels SS Great Western at sea
Brunels steamship, the SS Great Western, at sea

Isambard Kingdom Brunel, British engineer
Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859). Statue of the British civil engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Brunel is most famous for his work on the Great Western Railway (GWR), founded in 1833

GREAT EASTERN, 1858-59. The iron steamship Great Eastern at dockside in New York City: stereograph view, 1858-59
GREAT EASTERN, 1858-59. The iron steamship " Great Eastern" at dockside in New York City: stereograph view, 1858-59

SHIP: GREAT EASTERN, 1859. The iron steamship Great Eastern at the foot of Gansevoort Street, New York City: stereograph view, 1858-59

New tunnel, Newport, Monmouthshire, South Wales
Completion of the new bore (left) of the Newport tunnel, on the Great Western Railway near the city of Newport, Monmouthshire, Gwent, South Wales

Locomotive construction at Swindon
Various scenes depicting the construction of the Great Western Railway at the Swindon Works

End of broad gauge, 1892
Brunels Great Western Railway pioneered the broad gauge from 1838 until 1892 when the final break with broad gauge took place. Here, the engineers are shown converting the tracks to dual gauge

Hungerford Bridge
Built by Brunel in 1841-5 to serve Hungerford Market, the bridge will be demolished in the 1860s when Hawkshaws railway bridge is built

Procession through the Thames Tunnel, 1843
Engraving showing the procession through the Thames Tunnel, between Rotherhithe and Wapping, to mark its opening on 25 March 1843

Sir Marc Isambard Brunel, 1843
Engraving showing Sir Marc Isambard Brunel (1769-1849), the French engineer and inventor, as he appeared at the opening of the Thames Tunnel, from Rotherhithe to Wapping, on 25th March 1843

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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.