Thames Tunnel History: First Tunnel Under a River

In this clip, we talk about the Thames Tunnel, which was the first tunnel ever built under a river that ships could sail on. This amazing engineering project was very important for the British railway system and showed how creative and determined the engineers were at the time. The story of the Thames Tunnel is an important part of transportation history, highlighting the challenges and successes of its construction. Join us as we look at this key moment in railway history and its influence on future tunnel projects and railway growth.