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Warehouses etc at the end of the Tunnel towards Wapping, Liverpool, 1832-1833
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Warehouses etc at the end of the Tunnel towards Wapping, Liverpool, 1832-1833
Warehouses etc at the end of the Tunnel towards Wapping, Liverpool, 1832-1833. The worlds first intercity railway, the Liverpool & Manchester Railway opened on 15 September 1830. The line was a remarkable feat of engineering, with viaducts, an ingenious floating crossing of the peat bogs at Chat Moss, and tunnels, including the 2250 yard Wapping tunnel running beneath Liverpool to the docks. Plate 9 from Coloured view of the Liverpool & Manchester Railway. (London, 1832-1833)
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Bury Cart Engineering George Stephenson Hughes Industrial Revolution Innovation Liverpool Liverpool And Manchester Railway Merseyside Pushing Railway Line Railway Track Robert Stephenson Stephenson T T Bury Thomas Talbot Thomas Talbot Bury Tt Bury Tunnel Warehouse Historica Graphica Collection
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This print captures the bustling scene at the end of the Wapping Tunnel towards Liverpool's vibrant docks in 1832-1833. The image showcases a significant milestone in transportation history, as it depicts warehouses and other structures along the world's first intercity railway, the Liverpool & Manchester Railway. Opened on September 15,1830, this remarkable engineering feat revolutionized travel and trade in Britain. The photograph highlights various elements of this groundbreaking railway line, including viaducts and tunnels such as the impressive 2250-yard Wapping tunnel that ran beneath Liverpool to connect with its bustling docks. Plate 9 from Coloured view of the Liverpool & Manchester Railway provides a glimpse into an era marked by industrial innovation and progress. In this historic snapshot, we see men pushing carts loaded with goods along the railway track while others observe their surroundings. The presence of these individuals adds depth to our understanding of daily life during this transformative period in British history. The lithograph presents a vivid color palette that brings vibrancy to every detail captured within its frame. It is a testament to both technological advancements and artistic skill prevalent during this time. As we delve into this visual treasure trove from Heritage Images' Historica Graphica Collection, we are transported back to an age defined by ingenuity and ambition. This photograph serves as a reminder of how infrastructure developments can shape societies for generations to come.
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