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Mersey Tunnel: An Outsize Load awaiting Convoy (b / w photo)
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Mersey Tunnel: An Outsize Load awaiting Convoy (b / w photo)
6022573 Mersey Tunnel: An Outsize Load awaiting Convoy (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Outsize Load awaiting Convoy. Illustration for The Mersey Tunnel, The Story of an Undertaking (1934). Brochure to commemorate the opening of the Mersey Tunnel (ie Queensway Tunnel) on 18 July 1934.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22386560
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
1934 Awaiting Birkenhead Convoy Liverpool Opened Opening Queensway Tunnel River Mersey The Mersey Tunnel Tunnels Wirral
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This print captures a moment in history, showcasing the iconic Mersey Tunnel. Taken by an English photographer in the 20th century, this image is part of a private collection. The photograph depicts an outsize load awaiting convoy, adding to the intrigue and excitement surrounding the opening of the Mersey Tunnel. The Mersey Tunnel was a significant undertaking that connected Liverpool and Birkenhead under the River Mersey. This historic event took place on July 18,1934, forever changing transportation between these two cities. The Queensway Tunnel, as it is also known, became famous for its engineering marvels and remains an important landmark today. In this image, we see a massive load patiently waiting for its journey through the tunnel. The sheer size of this cargo emphasizes both the scale of construction involved in building such tunnels and their importance to trade and connectivity. This print serves as a reminder of how infrastructure projects can shape our world. It symbolizes progress and innovation while honoring those who undertook such ambitious endeavors. Whether you are fascinated by history or simply appreciate remarkable feats of engineering, this image offers a glimpse into one of Britain's most renowned tunnels – capturing both anticipation and achievement in equal measure.
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