3 6 c m
40cm
actual image size: 32cm x 28cm
Description
This tunnel, which ran from Edge Hill to Lime Street, Liverpool, was designed by the engineer, William MacKenzie (1794-1851), and was one of the first railway tunnels ever constructed. The Liverpool & Manchester Railway was designed by its chief engineer, George Stephenson (1781-1848) and opened in September 1830.
Image Details
Image Ref.
10301728
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