Southwark in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Boiler House
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 6, 2018
1. Boiler House Marker
This building was originally
used as a boiler house during
the construction of Marc
Isambard Brunel’s Thames
Tunnel between 1825 and 1843
It has since had many
alterations and changes of use.
It was restored in 1979
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.
Location. 51° 30.097′ N, 0° 3.174′ 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. Brunel’s Engine 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
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. Boiler House Marker
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 6, 2018
3. The Boiler House
Housing the Brunel Museum. Inside are exhibits on the construction of the Thames Tunnel.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 6, 2018
4. Brunel Museum
Bench seat incorporating a model of the Royal Albert Bridge in Saltash, designed by Marc Isambard Brunel
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 120 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 9, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
