Building    From 1825 

Thames Tunnel Boiler House

Categories: Engineering

Built to provide steam for the pumping engines needed to keep the Thames Tunnel dry during its construction.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Thames Tunnel Boiler House

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Thames Tunnel Boiler House

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