Tunnel Collection (#86)

The Sleeping Quarters of German Machinists
The photograph shows german machinists sleeping in a deep tunnel in Cherbourgs arsenal

Morocco - Tetuan - The Moorish Gate
The Moorish Gate on the Gueresa Quebirz Street in Tetuan, Morocco

Khyber Pass - Afghanistan / Pakistan -Train & Tunnel
The Khyber Pass - the mountain pass that links Pakistan and Afghanistan. Throughout history it has been an important trade route between Central Asia and South Asia and a strategic military location

St Clair Tunnel
Electric Locomotive emerging from the St Clair Tunnel (1890) - part of the Grand Trunk Railway System. The first submarine rail tunnel connecting Sarnia, Ontario, Canada with Port Huron, Michigan

The Mayors of Liverpool and Birkenhead Meet under the Mersey
Margaret Beavan (centre), the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, shaking hands with the Mayor of Birkenhead (right) at the meeting of the two halves of the Mersey Tunnel, 1928

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

Thames Tunnel Company worker with a Medallion of Sir Marc Is
Engraving showing a worker of the Thames Tunnel Company holding a medallion of Sir Marc Isambard Brunel (1769-1849), at the opening of the tunnel between Rotherhithe and Wapping, 25 March 1843

Tunnel in St. Davids Mine, Wales, 1911
Photograph showing two miners pushing a cart of ore along a tunnel in the St. Davids mine, near Carnarvon in Wales, 1911. This mine, 500 feet deep

Crossing the Mersey: The Steam-Ferry between Liverpool and B
Engraving of St Georges Pier, the Liverpool and Birkenhead ferry landing stage, from the Illustrated London News, 6th February 1886

Underground warfare
Men working a mine-drill in a gallery, making a bore-hole for a camoflaut or secondary chamber, intended to cause the enemy work to fall in

Listening for sounds of counter-mining
British soldier using a microphone to listen for evidence of enemy counter-mining underground. Underground mines became a major feature of warfare on the Western Front during World War I with miners

Commune Damage 3
Destruction at the Porte Maillot - collapse of the railway tunnel as a result of the bombardment

Mt Cenis Tunnel Opens
Workmen cheer as the first locomotive passes through the Mont Cenis railway tunnel beneath the Alps between France and Italy

The Prince of Wales opening the Mersey Tunnel, connecting Birkenhead with Liverpool. After the opening ceremony the royal train passed through the Mersey tunnel

Commencement of the tunnel at Kings Cross
The commencement of the tunnel at Kings Cross. Kings Cross was proposed to be a principle terminal station. The underground was deemed to be the solution for convenient travel in densely populated

The tunnel from the heading
View down the second tunnel beneath the Thames. (Isambards Rotherhithe Tunnel being the first) The tunnel passes from Tower Hill to Tooley Street, near the London Bridge Station

French Chunnel Workings
French workings at Sangatte

RAIL / TUNNEL / 1831
LIVERPOOL - MANCHESTER RAILWAY Inside a tunnel along the course of the historic rail link, opened in September 1830

Rail / Wapping Tunnel / 1830
LIVERPOOL - MANCHESTER RAILWAY Warehouses at the end of the Wapping Tunnel

Rail / Moorish Arch / 1830
LIVERPOOL - MANCHESTER RAILWAY A Moorish style arch, looking from the Wapping Tunnel

Avoiding Tunnel
Two suggestions for crossing the Channel without the expense of building a tunnel

Maes-How (Scotland)
Maes-how tomb near the Stones of Stenness and the Ring of Brodgar on the Orkney Mainland. The stucture dates to c.3000 BC. Nordic raiders

Tunnelling / Kilsby / Shaft
The Head Gear at the Great Shaft during the construction of the Kilsby Tunnel

Locomotive Galop 1867
A locomotive train emerges from a tunnel

Tunnel under Channel ?
One day it may be possible to realise the age-old dream of a tunnel beneath the English channel, providing a direct high-speed link between France and the off-shore island

Hawkshaws Chunnel Prop
Sir John Hawkshaw proposes a tunnel beneath the seabed between Dover and Calais

Ajax Takes Soundings
Before a single spadeful of earth is dug, the Ajax takes soundings to determine the best route the tunnel should follow

Visiting Chunnel Works 3
A tram carries visitors to the English workings to the limits of current activity

Playground Tunnel
Children playing in a concrete playground tunnel

Cross-Channel on Top
A French inventor proposes an amphibious train which rides over any water that flows in its way. Think, all that money invested in the Channel Tunnel could have been saved !

Tunnel through Earth
The French astronomer Flammarion proposes a tunnel through the Earth

Tunnels / Channel
Veyrrier, a French engineer, proposes an elevated tunnel resting on the sea-bed, with sections lowered from the surface

Chunnel / Lanos / Sea Floor
A tunnel resting on the sea floor would be very vulnerable

Chunnel / Lanos / Explodes
Should war break out, the tunnel may be blown up

Third Tunnel, dug by North Koreans to invade South Korea, near Panmunjom, Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), South Korea, Asia

Huge highway bridge above Funchal seen from the Botanical Garden, Madeira, Portugal, Europe

Gaint Schnauzer doing agility
ME-1995 Dog - Giant Schnauzer doing agility Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Tunnel in limestone, Chinese Temple, Sam Poh Tong, Ipoh, Perak state, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

A woman emerges from a tunnel leading to the rock-hewn church of Bet Amanuel, in Lalibela, Ethiopia, Africa

The Grand Gallery inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops), Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Famous tunnels of Guanajuato, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Guanajuato State, Mexico, North America

Taxi, Cross-Harbour Tunnel, Hong Kong, China, Asia

LOM3883
Underground train, Milan, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Lola Wind Tunnel Feature: The Lola Wind Tunnel with a 50 percent scale, 2003 Champ Car
The Lola Wind Tunnel with a 50 percent scale, 2003 Champ Car. Lola Factory, Huntingdon, England. 23 October 2003 DIGITAL IMAGE

Donington Park Circuit: Donington Park Shoot, Donington Park, England, 12 January 2009
Circuit Tunnel Construction. Donington Park Shoot, Donington Park, England, 12 January 2009

Building a new railway line across Shanxi province in northern China
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Cars in Dubai city in the Middle East
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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.