L2999 - Viaduct construction north of Rugby

iBase ID

9069

Title

Description

L2999 - These massive brick piers formed part of the Great Central viaduct on the north side of Oxford Canal, Rugby. Further along the embankment is the brick arch bridge that carried the London Extension across the River Avon. At the centre of the picture is a temporary wooden shelter. Part of the structure has been built to house a steam engine, the chimney of which can be seen protruding from the roof.

British Railways - S. W. A. Newton Collection

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Maker

S.W.A. Newton

LCC ID. No.

L2999.tif

Image Use

Personal use only unless otherwise agreed

Notes

IM&ICT - RC
Original media type: Glass plate negative

Exhibitions with this image

L2999 - These massive brick piers formed part of the Great Central viaduct on the north side of Oxford Canal, Rugby. Further along the embankment is the brick arch bridge that carried the London Extension across the River Avon. At the centre of the picture is a temporary wooden shelter. Part of the structure has been built to house a steam engine, the chimney of which can be seen protruding from the roof.

British Railways - S. W. A. Newton Collection

Subjects

Transport

Transport > Rail

Working Life

Working Life > Industrial

File metadata

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7064.jpg

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