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Western portal of Box Tunnel, Wiltshire. Artist: M Hesketh Roberts

Western portal of Box Tunnel, Wiltshire. Artist: M Hesketh Roberts

1-233-271 - Historic England/Heritage Images

Western portal of Box Tunnel, Wiltshire. Box Tunnel, designed by IK Brunel to carry the Great Western Railway under Box Hill, was opened in 1841. The architecture of the GWR was varied to match local styles, so that the portal of Box Tunnel reflects the Classical influences of nearby Bath. Selected parts of the GWR are being considered for nomination as a World Heritage Site.

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People Information

Creator
  1. M Hesketh Roberts, attributed to: British: Photographer
People Related
  1. Isambard Kingdom Brunel: British: Engineer, designer, inventor
Medium
  1. Photograph
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Lifestyle & Leisure Transport & Travel

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4709x3733
File Size : 51,501kb

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  1. AA012258
  1. 0250003089
  1. 1-233-271
  1. 1233271
  1. 3089
  1. A3
  1. AA012258

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