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Eastern entrance to Pentonville Tunnel and tunnel keepers cottage, Regents Canal, London, c1905
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Eastern entrance to Pentonville Tunnel and tunnel keepers cottage, Regents Canal, London, c1905
Eastern entrance to Pentonville Tunnel and tunnel keepers cottage, Regents Canal, London, c1905. The Regents Canal, connecting the Paddington Canal and the Thames at Limehouse, was opened in 1820. The canal cost £ 772, 000 to construct, twice the amount originally estimated. In 1929 the Regents Canal Company purchased the Grand Junction and Warwick Canals, merging the three waterways to create the Grand Union Canal
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This print captures the eastern entrance to Pentonville Tunnel and the tunnel keeper's cottage along the picturesque Regents Canal in London, circa 1905. The Regents Canal, a vital waterway connecting Paddington Canal with Limehouse on the Thames, was completed in 1820 at a cost of £772,000 - double its original estimate. In an effort to expand their reach, the Regents Canal Company acquired both the Grand Junction and Warwick Canals in 1929, merging them into what is now known as the Grand Union Canal. In this snapshot frozen in time, we see a charming couple standing outside their humble abode - a quaint cottage nestled by the canal. The man appears to be dressed for work while his wife stands beside him. Their presence adds life to this historical scene and offers us a glimpse into everyday life during Edwardian England. The image showcases not only architectural marvels but also highlights transportation history and civil engineering achievements of that era. It serves as a reminder of how canals played an essential role in facilitating trade and transport across Britain. Preserved on glass plate negative by Guildhall Library and Art Gallery, this remarkable photograph allows us to appreciate our rich heritage while reflecting upon simpler times when canals were bustling hubs of activity connecting communities throughout the country.
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