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Building Rotherhithe Tunnel BB99_06816
Rotherhithe Tunnel, Shadwell, London. A view of the bulkhead from inside during construction. One of a series of prints documenting work on the road tunnel beneath the Thames (1904-08), this one taken in 1906. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive
Media ID 13153046
Filename: bb99_06816.jpg
Size: 4863 x 3988 (9.8MB)
Date: 29th November 2016
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: images.historicenglandservices.org.uk
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This photograph captures a moment in time during the construction of the Rotherhithe Tunnel in London, as seen through the lens in 1906. The image offers a unique perspective from inside the tunnel, with the rough-hewn bulkhead dominating the frame. The intricate network of wooden beams and braces, supported by the masonry, illustrates the painstaking engineering efforts that went into creating this subterranean marvel. The men in the photograph, dressed in heavy workwear and protective helmets, are engaged in various tasks, adding to the sense of industry and activity. Their presence underscores the human endeavor required to bring this ambitious project to fruition. The dimly lit environment and the scattered debris further emphasize the challenging conditions under which they labored. The Rotherhithe Tunnel, completed between 1904 and 1908, is a road tunnel beneath the River Thames in London, connecting Rotherhithe in the Borough of Southwark with Limehouse in the Tower Hamlets. This photograph is part of a series documenting the construction process, providing a fascinating glimpse into the past and the remarkable engineering achievements of the time. As we admire this photograph, we are reminded of the ingenuity, perseverance, and hard work that went into building the Rotherhithe Tunnel, a testament to human innovation and the indomitable spirit of engineering.
