The Thames Tunnel, opened in 1843 beneath the River Thames in East London, was an engineering marvel and the first tunnel successfully constructed under a navigable river. This in-depth history explores how the Thames Tunnel overcame immense technical and financial challenges during its construction to become one of the great engineering achievements of its time. …
The London Underground, or the Tube as it’s affectionately known, is an integral part of London’s identity and one of the world’s most famous public transportation systems. The distinctive roundel logo, colour-coded train lines and platform “mind the gap” warnings are recognized globally. But how and when did the Underground take shape? This in-depth history …
The railways changed Great Britain profoundly. In the early 19th century, Britain had only a fledgling railway system with just a few dozen miles of track. But within decades, railway mania swept the nation. A vast network of train lines connected all corners of Great Britain, from rural villages to major cities. This blog post …
Isambard Kingdom Brunel was one of the most influential engineers of the 19th century. During his relatively short but prolific career, Brunel designed and built tunnels, bridges, railway lines, stations and steamships that revolutionized transportation in Britain and around the world. This blog post will explore Brunel’s life and his most iconic engineering achievements. We’ll …
