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Entrance to the first Harecastle tunnel on the Grand Trunk (later Trent and Mersey) Canal
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Entrance to the first Harecastle tunnel on the Grand Trunk (later Trent and Mersey) Canal
Entrance to the first Harecastle tunnel on the Grand Trunk (later Trent and Mersey) Canal. Built by the English civil engineer James Brindley (1716-1772) between 1770 and 1777. There was no towpath and the bargees had to leg their boats along the 2, 880 yards (2, 632.72 metres). Closed after a partial collapse in 1914. From Scenes in England by the Rev. Isaac Taylor, London, 1822. Hand-coloured engraving
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1770 1777 1822 1914 Boats Built Canal Civil Closed Collapse Engineer Engineering Entrance Grand Hand Coloured Industrial Inland Isaac James Juvenile Literature Metres Revolution Scenes Taylor Transport Trent Trunk Tunnel Yards Bargees Brindley Mersey Partial Towpath
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This print captures the entrance to the first Harecastle tunnel on the Grand Trunk (later Trent and Mersey) Canal, a remarkable feat of engineering by James Brindley. Built between 1770 and 1777, this tunnel spanned an impressive distance of 2,880 yards (2,632.72 meters). In this enchanting hand-colored engraving from London in 1822, we witness the bustling activity of bargees legging their boats along the canal as there was no towpath available. The Harecastle tunnel played a vital role in Britain's industrial revolution, serving as a crucial inland waterway for transporting goods and materials across England. However, its glory days came to an end when it suffered a partial collapse in 1914. Reviving memories of a bygone era, this image takes us back to an age where canals were at the heart of transportation networks. It reminds us of the ingenuity and determination exhibited by civil engineers like James Brindley who paved the way for progress during that time. As we gaze upon this scene filled with history and nostalgia, we are transported into Isaac Taylor's literary masterpiece "Scenes in England". This hand-colored engraving not only serves as a visual delight but also offers us glimpses into Britain's rich heritage and its significant contributions to transportation infrastructure.
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