Title
The Wharncliffe Viaduct
Caption
The Wharncliffe Viaduct, Hanwell, Middlesex, 1838. This viaduct of eight elliptical arches, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859), carries the Great Western Railway between two embankments at Hanwell, some 8 miles from central London. It is named for Lord Wharncliffe (1776-1845) who guided the Great Western Railway Bill through the House of Lords. From "The Mirror". (London, 1 December 1838).
Date
1838
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07111_009305P
License type
Rights managed
Available size
26,9Mb (2,5Mb) / 11,8in x 8,8in / 3543 x 2651 (300dpi)