Plaque

Greenwich Foot Tunnel - north

Erection date: /8/1902

Inscription

This tunnel constructed by the London County Council was opened in August 1902.
Sir John MacDougall Chairman of the Council
Lord Monkswell Vice Chairman
Henry Clarke Deputy Chairman
Col. F. Sheffield Chairman Bridges Comm:
J.E. Sears Vice Chairman Bridges Comm:
Sir Alex R. Binnie M.I.C.E. Maurice Fitzmaurice C.M.G., M.I.C.E. - Engrs
W.C. Copperthwaite M.I.C.E. Resident Engineer
J. Cochrane & Sons Contractors.
J. Brown A.M.I.C.E. Contractors Engineer.

There is an identical plaque at the entrance to the tunnel on the south bank of the Thames.

Site: Greenwich Foot Tunnel - north (1 memorial)

E14, Saunders Ness Road, Island Gardens

The southern rotunda can be seen to the left of the photo.

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Greenwich Foot Tunnel - north

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J. Brown

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