B/W print; Engraving from Illustrated London News: by Topical Press, Jan 1862 - Dec 1862

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Reference number	1998/84198
Description	Engraving from Illustrated London News: First stages of construction of the Metropolitan Railway (cut and cover) at King's Cross, 1862. The clock tower of the GNR terminus, opened in 1862, can be seen in the centre. The construction work is central to the image, buildings surround the work, and horse buses are seen on the roads
Photographer	Topical Press
Dates	Jan 1862 - Dec 1862
Collection	Photographs
Object type	B/w print
Photograph number	U43464
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	Underground
Completeness	58% 58% ?

• Physical description

  Item content

  Attribute	Value
  Text	Written on surrounding buildings: Original Great Northern coffee House Bread & Biscuit Baker

  Design

  Attribute	Value
  Shot	Wide exterior

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Photographer	Topical Press, Jan 1862 - Dec 1862
  Copied by	Bryan Bronson, Apr 1993