1997/010
Brick (c.1840) used in the construction of the Thames Tunnel (completed 1842)
Brick used (c.1840) in the construction of the Thames Tunnel 1825-1842 (the works were completely suspended for a period between 1828 to 1835). The tunnel was designed by Sir Marc Isambard Brunel. The brick is part of a sample removed for examination during strengthening works in 1996.
| Acquisition Number | 1997/010 |
|---|---|
| Item Type | |
| Short Description | Engineering brick |
| Manufactured by | |
| Date of Manufacture | Unknown |
| Sub-items | None |
| Supporting Items | None |
| Makers Number | None |
| Marks | None |
| Dimensions (mm) | 230 x 115 x 75 |
| Donor | Professor Roland Paxton FMBE PhD DEng FRSE CEng FICE, Edinburgh |
| Date Donated | December 1977 |
| Materials | Brick |
| Condition | Good |
| Display Location |
