2026/030
Medal to commemorate the opening of the Thames Tunnel
1843
Medal to commemorate the opening of the Thames Tunnel. Brass.
Obverse: legend on ten lines:
‘THAMES TUNNEL
AND
OTHER
MEDALS
TO BE HAD OF THE
PUBLISHER
W. GRIFFIN
25
CHANGE ALLEY
CORNHILL LONDON’
Reverse: view of the entrance to the Thames Tunnel with legend: ‘THAMES TUNNEL / OPENED 1843′
This medal was collected by Professor Roland Paxton.
| Acquisition Number | 2026/030 |
|---|---|
| Item Type | |
| Short Description | Medal to commemorate the opening of the Thames Tunnel |
| Manufactured by | |
| Date of Manufacture | 1843 |
| Sub-items | None |
| Supporting Items | None |
| Makers Number | None |
| Marks | None |
| Dimensions (mm) | 24 (dia) x 1.5 |
| Donor | |
| Date Donated | May 2026 |
| Materials | Brass |
| Condition | Fair (some wear in centre of obverse) |
| Display Location |
