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Tunnel Brick Lining Advanced behind Shield

France · Science / Engineering. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1826Date range
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Chronological records

1826

Marc Isambard Brunel1826

Rotherhithe · Science / Civil Engineering

Bricklayers construct the permanent tunnel lining directly behind the moving shield as excavation progresses beneath the Thames.

Names involved

Marc Isambard Brunel

Provenance

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