Building From 1815

Islington Tunnel

960 yards (878 metres) long, designed by James Morgan, built over the three years 1815 to 1818. Caroline's Miscellany has a good post.

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Islington Tunnel

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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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