London To Birmingham Railway Collection

Views on the London to Birmingham Railway - Railway Bridge at Rugby 1839
A finely detailed facimile remastered in full colour from an antique original map of " Dumbartonshire" featured in A&C Blacks Atlas of 1847

Views on the London to Birmingham Railway - Boxmoor Embankment 1837
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Building the Retaining Wall near Park Street, Camden Town, September 17th 1836
STC110560 Building the Retaining Wall near Park Street, Camden Town, September 17th 1836, engraved by the artist, 1838 (colour litho) by Bourne

Entrance to Locomotive Engine House, Camden Town, engraved by the artist
STC110563 Entrance to Locomotive Engine House, Camden Town, engraved by the artist, 1839 (colour litho) by Bourne, John Cooke (1814-96); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British

Views on the London to Birmingham Railway - Canal Bridge at Pitstone 1839
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Views on the London to Birmingham Railway - Jackdaw Hill at Linslade 1839
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Views on the London to Birmingham Railway - Entrance to Birmingham Station 1839
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Views on the London to Birmingham Railway - Head Gear on the Great Shaft Kilsby Tunnel 1838
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Views on the London to Birmingham Railway - Woolverton Viaduct 1837
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Views on the London to Birmingham Railway - Locomotive Engine Houses and Chimneys 1838
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Views on the London to Birmingham Railway - Building the Retaining Walls at Camden Town 1836
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Views on the London to Birmingham Railway - Hamstead Road Bridge 1836
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Views on the London to Birmingham Railway - Weedon Viaduct 1839
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Views on the London to Birmingham Railway - Sherbourne Viaduct near Coventry 1839
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Views on the London to Birmingham Railway - Making the Embankment at Woolverton Valley 1837
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Views on the London to Birmingham Railway - Blisworth Cutting 1839
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Views on the London to Birmingham Railway - Nash Mill Bridge near Kings Langley 1839
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Views on the London to Birmingham Railway - View Above Kilsby Tunnel 1837
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Views on the London to Birmingham Railway - Watford Tunnel Face 1837
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"Journey through Time: Exploring the London to Birmingham Railway" Step back in time and witness the remarkable views along the historic London to Birmingham Railway. From picturesque bridges to impressive locomotive engine houses, this railway journey offers a glimpse into the past. One of the earliest sights on this route is the magnificent Railway Bridge at Rugby, built in 1839. Its grandeur stands as a testament to engineering prowess during that era. As you continue your journey, marvel at Boxmoor Embankment from 1837, an architectural feat that showcases human ingenuity. The construction process comes alive with images like Building the Retaining Wall near Park Street, Camden Town in September 17th, 1836. Witness how dedicated workers labored tirelessly to create sturdy structures for this iconic railway line. Delve deeper into history as you explore the Entrance to Locomotive Engine House in Camden Town. Engraved by talented artists, it captures both elegance and power synonymous with steam engines of that time. Nature intertwines with man-made wonders along this route too. Admire Canal Bridge at Pitstone from 1839 and Jackdaw Hill at Linslade from the same year—both showcasing harmonious integration between railway infrastructure and their surroundings. Arriving at Birmingham Station is a momentous occasion captured beautifully in Views on The London to Birmingham Railway - Entrance to Birmingham Station (1839). This gateway symbolizes progress and connectivity between two major cities. Venturing underground reveals hidden gems such as Head Gear on The Great Shaft Kilsby Tunnel (1838), illustrating intricate mechanisms employed for tunneling beneath challenging terrains. Woolverton Viaduct (1837) emerges majestically amidst lush landscapes—a true masterpiece blending functionality with aesthetics seamlessly. Locomotive Engine Houses and Chimneys (1838) showcase industrial architecture's beauty while serving practical purposes—an ode to innovation during those times.