Tunnel Collection (page 3)

Close up of Taxi sign on car roof in tunnel, Shanghai, China, Asia

Bazalgette, The Thames Embankment, 1867 (litho)
GHL293398 Bazalgette, The Thames Embankment, 1867 (litho) by English School, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-59) (oil on canvas)
BAG126996 Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-59) (oil on canvas) by Horsley, John Callcott (1817-1903); 127x101.6 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Thames Tunnel
View of the newly opened Thames Tunnel, linking Wapping and Rotherhithe in London. circa 1840s

Maida Hill Tunnel, Regents Canal, Little Venice 1885
Maida Hill Tunnel on the Regents Canal in 1885, Little Venice area of London Date: 1885

Moscow metro - In the center of the universe
Maxim Makunin

Trial Trip on the Underground Railway, 1863, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Trial Trip on the Underground Railway, 1863, (c1876). Work on the worlds first underground railway started in 1860, by the Metropolitan Railway under chief engineer John Fowler

The First Western Party in a Natural Ice-Tunnel, c1911, (1913). Artist: T Griffith Taylor
The First Western Party in a Natural Ice-Tunnel Amid The Pinnacles of the Koettlitz Glacier (Edgar Evans standing), c1911, (1913)

Isambard Kingdom Brunel, civil engineer, c1850s
Isambard Kingdom Brunel, English engineer, c1850s. Brunel surrounded by vignettes of some of his most significant projects - the steamships Great Eastern, Great Britain

Entrance to Blisworth Tunnel, Grand Junction Canal, Northamptonshire, 1819. Artist: John Hassell
Entrance to Blisworth Tunnel, Grand Junction Canal, Northamptonshire, 1819. A Boat approaching the entrance to the great tunnel from the Blisworth end

Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Boylston Street (viewed from Arlington Street), Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Date: circa 1915

Kilsby Tunnel 1837
The building of Kilsby tunnel, part of the Midland Railway. Date: 8 July 1837

Trooping Rehearsal
circa 1930: A rehearsal for the Trooping the Colour ceremony at the Horse Guards Parade, London. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

SECOND BOER WAR, 1900. Tunnel at Laings Nek in Drakensberg, South Africa, blown up by the Boers during the Second Boer War, 1900. Illustration from a photograph by John Ferguson, 1900

Colour tinted photo of Box Tunnel, c. 1920s
Colour tinted photo of Box Tunnel, c.1920s

LCC-MFB East Greenwich fire station, SE London
Built by the London County Council in 1902, East Greenwich fire station still stands at 2 Tunnel Avenue SE10. The station was closed in 1985 when the new East Greenwich fire station was opened

Stoke City Football Club: Unity and Pride at Britannia Stadium
Stoke City Football Club

Hulluch underground system 1918
Hulluch underground system known as Charing Cross near Loos. The 3rd Australian Tunnel Company engaged in defensive work on the Western Front in France during World War I in January 1918

Bramhope Tunnel Card
A passenger train of the North-Eastern Railway emerges from Bramhope Tunnel

Rights Managed
Rock tunnel at Traigh Mhor, North Lewis, Isle of Lewis

Sappers & Miners / Hill 60
Sappers and miners of the Royal Engineers drive a tunnel under Hill 60 at Ypres, obliterated by a mine fired by the British in April 1915

Exclusive Access: Preston North End FC's Tunnel and Dressing Room at Deepdale
Deepdale, Tunnel, Dressing Room

Sewer cleaners in the Main Sewer, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Sewer cleaners in the Main Sewer, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

William Low, surveyor and civil engineer. Low formed the Channel Tunnel Company and was the first to make realistic plans for the construction of a tunnel

Aurora Passage, Antarctica. Iceberg

Technical Drawing of the Tunnel under the River Clyde at Glasgow, Uk, 1890

Malpas Tunnel, Navigation and cruise on the Canal du Midi, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Herault, Languedoc Roussillon, France, Europe

LONDON: RAILWAY, 1868. The newly completed Clerkenwell tunnel junction. Wood engraving, English, 1868

Californian redwood tree, 1888
Engraving showing a cowboy and horse pass through a tunnel in a giant redwood tree, California, 1888

Invasion Plan / Tunnel
When Napoleon contemplates an attack on England, a tunnel beneath the Channel is one of his options, though it is unlikely he seriously considers it

Boring a Tunnel
A massive boring machine is used to tunnel through a rock face

Napoleon at Boulogne
At Boulogne, he looks across the Channel and wishes there was a tunnel whereby he could invade England

Behind the Scenes: Preston North End FC's Deepdale Tunnel
Deepdale, Tunnel

Deepdale, Tunnel

Swiss red train crossing Landwasser viaduct above a frozen river in the snowy landscape, Filisur, Graubunden canton, Switzerland

Aerial view of the Swiss red train crossing Landwasser viaduct in the cold winter, Filisur, Graubunden canton, Switzerland

Aerial view of train traveling on Landwasser viaduct across the snowy frozen woods, Filisur, Graubunden canton, Switzerland

Swiss red train running on Landwasser viaduct from a tunnel carved on steep mountain, Filisur, Graubunden canton, Switzerland

Train on Landwasser viaduct entering in a tunnel carved into a mountain ridge in winter, Filisur, Graubunden canton, Switzerland

Train on Landwasser viaduct entering in a tunnel carved into a snowy mountain ridge, Filisur, Graubunden canton, Switzerland

Aerial view of the Swiss red train traveling on Wiesen viaduct across snowy frozen woods, Davos, Graubunden canton, Switzerland

Kyoto Japan. Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine at sunrise

Kyoto Japan. Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine at sunrise

Kyoto Japan. Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine with guardian at sunrise

Kyoto Japan. Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine at sunrise

Kyoto Japan. Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine at sunrise

Kyoto Japan. Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine at sunrise

Kyoto Japan. Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine at sunrise

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"Tunneling Through Time: A Journey into the Depths" Step into a world of hidden wonders and mysterious passages as we explore the captivating concept of tunnels. From engineering marvels to historical landmarks, these subterranean pathways have shaped our past and continue to intrigue us today. In the realm of science, a Schlieren photograph captures the elegance of a Concorde model gracefully gliding through a wind tunnel. This snapshot unveils the intricate artistry behind aerodynamics, where innovation meets precision. Travel back in time to 1885 when Box Station emerged as an architectural gem. Nestled within its charming walls lies a secret passage that once echoed with bustling activity, transporting passengers from one destination to another with seamless efficiency. Delve even deeper into history and discover the coal mines of England in the 1850s. These underground labyrinths were not only crucial for fueling industrial progress but also symbolized resilience and determination amidst challenging conditions faced by hardworking miners. Venturing beneath bustling city streets, we encounter an Underground Tube Train hurtling through darkened tunnels. As commuters rush towards their destinations, they become part of an interconnected web that keeps cities alive day after day. For thrill-seekers seeking excitement on "The Ghost Train, " laughter intertwines with adrenaline as travelers embark on this spine-tingling journey through twists and turns. Brace yourself for unexpected surprises lurking around every corner. During World War I, Bruce Bairnsfather's poignant cartoon "A Miner Success" immortalizes the bravery and camaraderie shared among coal miners who tunneled deep beneath enemy lines – heroes whose contributions often went unnoticed but were vital to victory. Marvel at Brunel's ingenious tunnelling shield – an invention that revolutionized construction techniques during his era. This remarkable device paved the way for ambitious projects like The Thames Tunnel between Wapping and Rotherhithe – an engineering triumph connecting two sides of London's iconic river.