London Underground

A brief history of the Thames Tunnel

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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. …

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A brief history of the London Underground

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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 …

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