Balcombe Tunnel 1881
The entrance to the Balcombe Tunnel, on the London to Brighton line. The body of Isaac Gold, a coin dealer, was discovered in the tunnel on 27 June 1881. He had been murdered on a train by Percy Lefroy Mapleton, who was tried, convicted, and hanged at Lewes on 29 November 1881
Picture No
10678528
Media ID
46107332
Size
6777px x 2964px
(3.9MB)
Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Engraving in Illustrated London News 9 July 1881
Date
July 1881
