Picture No | 10215987 |
Date | 1886 |
Description | The Prince of Wales opening the Mersey Tunnel 1886 |
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The Prince of Wales (later Edward VII) opening the Mersey Tunnel, connecting Birkenhead with Liverpool. After the opening ceremony the royal train passed through the Mersey tunnel. Spectators were gathered either side of the tunnel waving at the train as it went by.
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Source | Illustration by 'The Illustrated London News', 30 January 1886, page 112 |
Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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