Thames Embankment Section
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Thames Embankment Section
Illustration from 1867 showing a cross-section of the Thames Embankment, at that time in construction and completed in 1870. The embankment was built to protect Joseph Bazalgettes low-level sewers and the underground railway, as well as reclaim ground for riverside roads and gardens behind their curved granite-faced river walls. Date: June 1867
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1867 Bazalgette Completed Embankment Level Protect River Side Roads Section Sewers Under Ground Reclaim
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This illustration, dated June 1867, presents a cross-section view of the Thames Embankment, showcasing the construction progress at that time, which was completed in December 1870. The embankment, a groundbreaking engineering project, was primarily built to protect Joseph Bazalgette's low-level sewers and the underground railway from the encroaching Thames River. The embankment's completion marked a significant achievement in urban development, enabling the reclamation of valuable riverside land for roads and gardens behind the elegant, curved granite-faced river walls. The illustration, published by the Illustrated London News, offers a unique perspective of the engineering marvel underway. The Thames Embankment, a testament to Victorian ingenuity, was instrumental in reshaping the London landscape and improving the city's infrastructure. The embankment's construction not only protected the essential sewers and railway but also created a new relationship between the city and the river, opening up opportunities for further urban expansion along the Thames. This image, with its intricate details, transports us back in time, allowing us to witness the transformation of the Thames' banks and the city's commitment to progress and innovation.
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