Tunnel construction and steam crane
Construction of a cut and cover two arch tunnel north of Wellington Place, London. The rails in the foreground are temporary tracks laid by the contractor. Note the steam powered crane, and its crude shelter built to provide a small amount of comfort for the crew. This section of the Railway (Contract No.7) was built by J.T. Firbank of London Bridge.
Digital Reference: L1320
Creator: Newton, S. W. A. - circa 1897
Contributor: Leicestershire County Council
Type: , 161mm
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 - D 6/8
