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Sketch of a proposed cylindrical tunnel
| Year | 1818 |
|---|---|
| Object no. | LDBRU:2017.14 |
| Size | 300mm (w) x 205mm (h) |
| Location | Stored offsite at TLA |
| Acquired | Auction at Bonhams Grants from NHMF, Art Fund, V&A, Friends National Libraries & Trinity Buoy Wharf |
Autograph sketch-plan by Brunel showing two sections of the proposed cylindrical tunnel, one empty, the other with a coach passing through with wounded veteran and prosperous gentleman across the divide, dated "10 April 1818", and captioned "Two Tunnels of 17 f[eet]. D[iameter] each would be preferable to one of 24 feet".