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Mersey Tunnel: The Ventilating Stations (b / w photo)
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Mersey Tunnel: The Ventilating Stations (b / w photo)
6022566 Mersey Tunnel: The Ventilating Stations (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ventilating Stations. 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 23277930
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
1934 Birkenhead Liverpool Opened Opening Queensway Tunnel River Mersey The Mersey Tunnel Tunnels Wirral Woodside
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This print captures the iconic Mersey Tunnel: The Ventilating Stations in all its historic glory. Taken by an English photographer in the 20th century, this image is part of a private collection that showcases the remarkable engineering feat of the Mersey Tunnel. The ventilating stations depicted in this photograph were crucial to ensuring proper air circulation within the tunnel. They stand as silent sentinels, guarding the underground passage that connects Liverpool and Birkenhead beneath the River Mersey. The significance of these stations is further highlighted by their inclusion in a brochure commemorating the opening of the Queensway Tunnel on July 18,1934. The photo offers a glimpse into an era when tunnels were considered marvels of human ingenuity. It transports us back to a time when technology was advancing rapidly, pushing boundaries and connecting communities like never before. The grandeur of Georges Dock Building can be seen towering over Woodside, serving as a reminder of Liverpool's industrial prowess during this period. As we admire this image, we are reminded not only of its historical importance but also its enduring legacy. The Mersey Tunnel remains an integral part of Liverpool's infrastructure today, continuing to facilitate travel between both sides of the river while preserving its rich history for generations to come.
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