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The first tunnel to be built under the River Thames was from Wapping to Rotherhithe; it was built by Marc Brunel and his son Isambard. Construction started in 1825 and it took 18 years, finally opening in 1843 - but only for pedestrians.
Rails were laid in 1845 and it became a railway tunnel - which it still is today. Here is the first part of a video that I shot at Wapping on a recent visit:
Hope it's of interest,
TTFN,
Ron.
Rails were laid in 1845 and it became a railway tunnel - which it still is today. Here is the first part of a video that I shot at Wapping on a recent visit:
Hope it's of interest,
TTFN,
Ron.