When was it published?

April 23, 1825 in Concord Register

Foreign News April 23, 1825

Concord Register

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Infrastructure Project, Engineering Works

Q: What keywords are associated?

Thames Tunnel, Construction, Rotherhithe, Blue Clay, Shaft, Foot Passengers, Carriages

Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Construction of the Thames Tunnel began on March 2nd eastward of Rotherhithe Church, to be built 45-65 feet below high water mark through blue clay, with shafts for foot passengers and future carriages.

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The Thames Tunnel. This novel undertaking was begun on the 2d March. The tunnel will be opened between 45 and 65 feet below high water mark, and carried through the blue clay, of which there will be from 10 to 14 feet on the top of the work, in the deepest part of the river. The shaft now preparing, is intended for foot passengers. The larger descent for carriages, which is to be about 200 feet diameter, will not be begun till the tunnel is carried to a certain extent under the river.

The spot on which the operations are commenced, is eastward of Rotherhithe Church, on the south side of Rotherhithe street.

What sub-type of article is it?

Infrastructure Project Engineering Works

What keywords are associated?

Thames Tunnel Construction Rotherhithe Blue Clay Shaft Foot Passengers Carriages

Where did it happen?

Rotherhithe

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Rotherhithe

Event Date

2d March

Event Details

The Thames Tunnel construction began on the 2d March eastward of Rotherhithe Church on the south side of Rotherhithe street. The tunnel will be between 45 and 65 feet below high water mark, carried through blue clay with 10 to 14 feet on top in the deepest part. A shaft for foot passengers is preparing; the larger 200 feet diameter descent for carriages will begin later once the tunnel extends under the river.