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B/W print; Construction of the Cromwell Road section of the District line, Henry Flather, circa 1867

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Reference number
1998/84887
Description
Construction of the Cromwell Road section of the District line, using the cut and cover method. Image shows the twin tunnel five-ring arching on steel centering in progress. Several workmen, surveyors and supervisors milling about at street level, also construction workers visible below ground. Three-storey terrace houses in background.
Photographer
Dates
circa 1867
Collection
Object type
  • B/w print
Photograph number
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Completeness
69%