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Tunnel construction in London

Navvies working on a tunnel at 'Albion Road', London, circa 1897 (S. W. A. Newton's notes). This fascinating photograph provides a marvellous insight into tunnel and bridge construction. The London section of the Railway (Contract No. 7) was built by J. T. Firbank of London Bridge.

Digital Reference: L1235
Creator: Newton, S. W. A. - circa 1897
Contributor: Leicestershire County Council
Type: black and white
Format: 118mm, 161mm
Copyright: Leicestershire County Council
Source: S. W. A. Newton Collection - Record Office for Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland (part of S. W. A. Newton Collection, copy of glass plate negative)
Identifier: Newton - C 3/12