960 yards (878 metres) long, designed by James Morgan, built over the three years 1815 to 1818. Caroline's Miscellany has a good post.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Islington Tunnel
Commemorated ati
Islington Tunnel - east - lost
Two points about the wording on this plaque. 'Navies' were the men who built...
Islington Tunnel - east - new
We note that the plaque, twice refers to 'Angel', not 'the Angel', and realis...
Islington Tunnel - west
Legging the longest tunnel At 960 yards (878 metres) long, the Islington Tun...
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