B/W print; Cut and cover construction at Praed Street, circa 1866
Main details
| Reference number | 1998/44718 |
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| Description | Cut and cover construction at Praed Street, Paddington, during the building of the Metropolitan Railway's Kensington extension. A steam crane or 'steam navvy', with vertical boiler, complex gearing and crude shelter, stands midground left. The workmen seem to have stopped work to pose for the camera. |
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| Dates | circa 1866 |
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| Photograph number | 3270-3 |
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| Completeness | 69% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Descriptive size 8x6insItem content Attribute Value Text On building: Wine & Spirits StoresDesign Attribute Value Shot Medium exterior -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Photographer unknown, circa 1866Copied by Colin Tait, 1978