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Crewe Station started service on 4 July 1837 with the opening of the Grand Junction Railway. The purpose of this railway was to link the four largest cities of England by joining the existing
Working shaft in the Kilsby Tunnel 8 July 1937 The tunnel is located near the village of Kilsby in Northamptonshire and opened in 1838 as a part of the London and Birmingham Railway
Chat Moss threatened the completion of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, until George Stephenson succeeded in constructing a railway line through it in 1829; his solution was to "
The Great Eastern Isambard Kingdom Brunel proposed to the Eastern Steam Navigation Company the construction of a steamship five or six times the size of any then in use
Water Belles on Water Bicycles These charming girls on water bicycles caused something of a sensation at Coney Island, when they engaged in a race with men swimmers and won easily
Whiteleys Viaduct at Charleston Curves, 1845 Built to carry the Manchester and Leeds Railway over the River Calder at Charlestown, near Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire
In 1838 Samuel Brooks, vice-chairman of the Manchester and Leeds Railway (MLR) bought land at Hunts Bank close to the cathedral
The railway viaduct across Dean Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne, England. c. 1850The railway viaduct across Dean Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne, England. c.1850
Excavation of Olive Mount, from Burys Liverpool and Manchester Railway, 1831 Construction required the removal of 480, 000 cubic yards of sandstone
The point where the railway crosses The Duke of Bridgwaters Canal The Liverpool and Manchester Railway (LMR) was the worlds first twin-track inter-urban passenger railway in which all the trains were
Industrial landscape with the London and Manchester Railway in the background (right) The Liverpool and Manchester Railway (LMR)
Bridge over the Irwell, Victoria Station, Manchester, 1845 In 1838 Samuel Brooks, vice-chairman of the Manchester and Leeds Railway (MLR)
Pumps for draining the Kilsby Tunnel 8 July 1937 The tunnel is located near the village of Kilsby in Northamptonshire and opened in 1838 as a part of the London and Birmingham Railway
The Warrington Viaduct, over the River Mersey and Mersey and Irwell Canal, on the Grand Junction Railway, 1837
Rochdale Railway Station was opened by the Manchester and Leeds Railway in 1839
The three steam locomotives which competed in the Liverpool and Manchester Railway competiton for a £ 500 prize. The Rocket by Robert Stephenson of Newcastle The Novelty by Messers Braithwaite
Newton Church and village with the London and Machester Railway passing in the background, 1 January 1831 The Liverpool and Manchester Railway (LMR)
Opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway The scene at Edge Hill, Liverpool, as the ceremonial trains prepared to set out on the opening run to Manchester and back on 15 September 1830
Demonstrations at Wye Agriculture College of the new Dunlop rubber boots with sheep with foot rot The boot holds dressings in position, safeguarding against dirt and poisoning
Coupling up railway carriages. New Safety Device Tested at Clapham Junct L ands W Rly. The Coupling engaging. 9 March 1921
Americas aeroplane detector At Fort Totten, New York, the 62nd Coast Artillery celebrated its third annual anti aircraft day with a demonstration of the latest methods of air warfare
Fire fighting motor cycle A motor cycle equipped with fire fighting apparatus suitable for a small town or extensive estate. This machine was on view at the New York motor show 1 February 1926
Military operations at Fox Hill, Aldershot. Cavalry versus tanks. A tank in action against infantrymen, who are seen firing. 26 August 1924
The talking lamp. The electric street singal or talking Lamp, which has been erected near the Webster Monument New York, for the guidance of night traffic
Coupling up railway carriages. New safety devices tested at Clapham Junt L ands W Rly. Mr W C Boonzaier the inventor of the Automatic Coupling. The Coupling released. 9 March 1921
Ancient and modern, horse and motor ploughs at Henley Show. There were numerous competitions at the Henley and District Agricultural Association Show held at Hailey Wood, Shiplaks. 28 September 1921
Shirts and shorts, a new evening dress advocated by the mens dress reform party 23 June 1930
Dr A C Jordan, Advocate of Shorts for men, is seen arriving at his consulting rooms with Mrs Jordan 6 June 1930
London Fire Engine demonstrating the Proto self-contained breathing apparatus
