Medallion; White metal medallion of opening of Thames Tunnel, in commemoration of the visit of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, 1843

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Reference number	2004/18107
Collection	Relics
Object type	Medallion
Location	Covent Garden Victorian Gallery
Completeness	71% 71% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Diameter	39mm

  Colour

  Attribute	Value
  Colour	Silver

  Item content

  Attribute	Value
  Inscription	In commemoration of the visit of HMG Majesty Victoria & HRH Prince Albert to the Thames Tunnel, July 26 1843 Thames Tunnel 1200 Ft Lng Commenced 1824 Suspended till 1833 Opened 1843

  Design

  Attribute	Value
  Material	Pewter

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Commissioner	, 1843