Collection
Discover our collection of objects.
Four lithograph views of the Tunnel
This group of four lithographic drawings was drawn by William Westall (signed Wm. Westall A.R.A.) in 1827. Published both individually and separately, they were an important tool for promoting one of the most complex and challenging engineering projects ever undertaken. The uppermost drawing (no. 1) envisions the Tunnel in its entirety when completed, something which …
Map showing the progress of the Tunnel
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Lithographic sheet showing progress of the Tunnel
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Print of one frame of the Shield
This engraving was done by William Warrington, who worked closely with the Thames Tunnel Company both as an engraver and printer of some of the tunnel guide books. It is most likely a copperplate engraving, and reproduces a drawing done by Richard Beamish, one of Brunel’s engineers, which can be seen here. Both pieces feature …
Marc Brunel mezzotint
This print depicts Marc Brunel early in his career in Britain, before work had begun on the Thames Tunnel. The print was published on 30 March 1815 by Charles Turner (1773-1857), a London engraver and publisher. The print reproduces a painting of Brunel done in 1812-13 by James Northcote which was first exhibited in 1814, …