B/W print; Construction of the District Railway, near South Kensington, Henry Flather, circa 1869
Main details
| Reference number | 1998/86380 |
|---|---|
| Description | Construction of the District Railway, near South Kensington. A large number of navvies are standing in a shallow cutting, whose walls are undergoing excavation. In the background, the tunnel arch has been constructed, and is awaiting removal of internal soil. A steam locomotive, on a temporary railway, is shown with a portable steam generator in use. |
| Photographer | |
| Dates | circa 1869 |
| Collection | |
| Object type |
|
| Photograph number | 3270-38 |
| Topics | |
| Completeness | 68% |
-
Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Descriptive size 8x6insItem content Attribute Value Text On locomotive: HandyDesign Attribute Value Shot Medium exterior -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Photographer Henry Flather, circa 1869Copied by R F Hartman, 4 Jan 1963Colin Tait, 1984