Commencement of the tunnel at King's Cross 1860
The commencement of the tunnel at King's Cross. Proposed to be a principle terminal station. The underground was deemed to be the solution for convenient travel in densely populated areas. In its early stages, the Underground railway intended to run light trains at short intervals, in the hope that this would prevent collisions
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10215809
Media ID
46034409
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5956px x 3586px
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Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Engraving in The Illustrated London News', 7 April 1860, page 337
Date
1860
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