Southwark in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Brunel’s Engine House
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 6, 2018
1. Brunel’s Engine House Marker
The tunnel shaft and pumping house for
Marc Brunel’s tunnel was constructed
between 1825 and 1843. This was the
first thoroughfare under a navigable
river in the world.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.
Location. 51° 30.101′ N, 0° 3.177′ W. Marker is in Southwark, England, in Greater London. Marker is at the intersection of Railway Avenue and Rotherhithe Street, on the left when traveling north on Railway Avenue. Located at the Brunel Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Southwark, England SE16 4LF, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Boiler House (here, next to this marker); The Mayflower (within shouting distance of this marker); Sands Film Studio (within shouting distance of this marker); This Tower (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Sailing of the Mayflower (about 90 meters away); St Mary Rotherhithe (about 90 meters away); Cast Steel Segments (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Marine Police (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwark.
Also see . . .
1. Brunel Museum. (Submitted on January 9, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
this page online
2. Brunel Museum on Wikipedia. (Submitted on January 9, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
3. Marc Isambard Brunel on Wikipedia. (Submitted on January 9, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 6, 2018
2. Brunel’s Engine House
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 6, 2018
3. The Brunel Museum Access Shaft
This is the actual vertical access shaft constructed in 1825 to enable workers to erect the tunnelling shield and dig the horizontal tunnel under the Thames. The London Tube runs directly under the shaft, in the original tunnel. The museum’s theater is at the bottom, the floor only a few feet above the trains.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 9, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
