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Invert over the Mersey Railway Tunnel, Birkenhead (b / w photo)
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Invert over the Mersey Railway Tunnel, Birkenhead (b / w photo)
6022552 Invert over the Mersey Railway Tunnel, Birkenhead (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Invert over the Mersey Railway Tunnel, Birkenhead. Illustration for The Mersey Tunnel, The Story of an Undertaking (1934). Brochure to commemorate the opening of the Mersey Tunnel (ie Queensway Tunnel) on 18 July 1934.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22580154
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
1934 Birkenhead Liverpool Opened Opening Queensway Tunnel River Mersey The Mersey Tunnel Tunnels Wirral Invert
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This print captures a historic moment in the construction of the Mersey Railway Tunnel in Birkenhead. Taken by an English photographer in the 20th century, this image showcases the impressive engineering feat that was undertaken to create this iconic tunnel. The photograph shows an invert over the Mersey Railway Tunnel, with its dark silhouette contrasting against the surrounding landscape. The tunnel stretches beneath the River Mersey, connecting Liverpool and Wirral. This particular image was used as an illustration for "The Mersey Tunnel, The Story of an Undertaking" a brochure commemorating the opening of Queensway Tunnel on July 18,1934. The significance of this photo lies not only in its historical value but also in capturing a pivotal moment for transportation infrastructure. The opening of Queensway Tunnel marked a new era for travel between Liverpool and Birkenhead, providing a vital link for commuters and goods alike. Today, these tunnels remain famous landmarks that symbolize both innovation and connectivity. They serve as reminders of human ingenuity and determination to overcome geographical barriers. This print is part of a private collection but has been made available through Fine Art Finder's collaboration with Bridgeman Images. It serves as a testament to our shared history and reminds us of how far we have come in terms of transportation technology.
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