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Enlarging Tunnels on the City and South London Railway, Shoowing New and Old Diameters, 1930
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Enlarging Tunnels on the City and South London Railway, Shoowing New and Old Diameters, 1930
Enlarging Tunnels on the City and South London Railway, Shoowing New and Old Diameters, 1930. From " The Wonder Book of Railways", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, 1930]
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Media ID 18908545
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Civil Engineering Golding Harry Harry Golding Railway Staff Railway Worker The Wonder Book Of Railways Tunnel Tunneling Underground Underground Railway Ward Lock And Ward Lock And Co
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This photo print, titled "Enlarging Tunnels on the City and South London Railway, Showing New and Old Diameters" takes us back to the bustling streets of 1930s Britain. From "The Wonder Book of Railways" edited by Harry Golding, this image captures a significant moment in civil engineering history. In this monochrome masterpiece, we witness a group of dedicated railway workers laboring underground. With their tools in hand and determination etched on their faces, they are enlarging tunnels for the City and South London Railway. The stark contrast between light and shadow adds depth to the scene, emphasizing both the magnitude of their task and the mysterious allure of these subterranean passages. Transportation enthusiasts will appreciate how this photograph showcases not only the physical infrastructure but also highlights human ingenuity at work. It serves as a testament to British innovation during that era when railways were expanding rapidly across the country. As we gaze upon this historic snapshot frozen in time, it is impossible not to marvel at how far our transportation systems have come since then. This print reminds us that progress is built upon countless hours of hard work by individuals whose names may be lost to history but whose contributions endure. With its rich historical context and artistic composition, this print from Ward Lock & Co invites us into an intriguing world below ground level—a world where tunnels were widened with precision craftsmanship—leaving an indelible mark on Britain's transport legacy.
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