The building contains a staircase down to the tunnel and pedestrian footpath. The photograph is of this airshaft's partner on the north bank.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Rotherhithe Tunnel Airshaft
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Rotherhithe Tunnel Airshaft
{Beneath the London Docklands Development Corporation logo:} Rotherhithe Tunn...
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John Coode
Born Bodmin, Cornwall. Civil Engineer, particularly involved with harbours: Portland, Table Bay and Colombo. Also Suez Canal. Died Brighton.
1 memorial
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Robert Stephenson
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4 memorials
William Dickson Mackie
Junior 5th Engineer on the RMS Titanic. A full résumé of his life can be found on the Encyclopedia Titanica website. He is also commemorated on the Engineers Memorial, Andrews East Park, Above Bar...
1 memorial
J. & E. Hall, Dartford
Dartford-based factory founded by John Hall (1765-1836). From Dartford Archive: "In the early days the company specialised in heavy foundry-based engineering. Later on, the company developed a spec...
1 memorial
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House of Royal Soc. for Encouragement of Arts etc
WC2, Adam Street, 8
Full title of organisation now is "The Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts Manufactures and Commerce" (as announced on pillar).
2 subjects commemorated,
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Dr Alfred Salter
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Sir George Grey
Whig politician. Home Secretary 1846-52, 1855-58, 1861-66.
1 memorial
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