Victorian Thames Tunnel Peep Show
£18.00
Originally a popular souvenir during the Victorian period, peep shows are paper concertinas that resemble miniature stage sets, unfolding to create a fascinating illusion of depth.
This peep show is inspired by a Victorian original commemorating the opening of the Thames Tunnel in London, the first successful tunnel constructed beneath a navigable river. Designed by Sir Marc Brunel and built with the help of his son, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the Thames Tunnel was a remarkable feat of engineering that changed the history of tunnelling.
Carefully extend the paper concertina and look through the viewer to discover the captivating scene, recreating the experience enjoyed by Victorian visitors.
These intricate paper souvenirs are a wonderful way to celebrate the engineering achievement at the heart of the Brunel Museum and take home a piece of London’s underground history.
Dimensions: 230 × 55 mm
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