Liverpool in Merseyside, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Queensway Tunnel

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

1. Queensway Tunnel Marker

Inscription.
Queensway Tunnel
Engineer in Chief
Sir Basil Mott
World’s largest underwater road tunnel

Constructed
1925–1934

Erected by Institution of Civil Engineers.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical year for this entry is 1934.

Location. 53° 24.559′ N, 2° 59.066′ W. Marker is in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It is on Old Haymarket north of Victoria Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 Old Haymarket, Liverpool, England L2 2JH, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North West England.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wyke’s Court (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Haymarket (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hillsborough Disaster

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(about 150 meters away); Saracen’s Head (about 150 meters away); The Kings Liverpool Regiment Memorial (about 180 meters away); Thomas Major Lester (about 180 meters away); Liverpool Irish Guards Memorial (about 210 meters away); Northern Ireland Roll of Honour (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liverpool.

Also see . . . Queensway Tunnel (Wikipedia).

At the time of its opening in 1934, it was the longest road tunnel in the world, a title it held for 14 years until the opening of the Vielha Tunnel in Catalonia, Spain, in 1948, though it remained the longest underwater tunnel as of 1955. The tunnel, which cost a total of £8 million, was opened on 18 July 1934 by King George V; the opening ceremony was watched by 200,000 people. At the time it was known as the eighth wonder of the world.

(Submitted on October 10, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Additional keywords. blue plaque

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

2. Queensway Tunnel Marker

The plaque is placed above an inscription dedicated to King George V and Queen Mary.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

3. Queensway Tunnel Marker

The blue plaque is affixed to the rear of the Queensway Tunnel entrance.

Queensway Tunnel Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

4. Queensway Tunnel Entrance

Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 10, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.