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The first underground railway in the world, the Metropolitan railway was officially opened in London #onthisday 1863 between Paddington and Farringdon, engineer John Fowler.

Kennet and Avon canal completed by opening Caen Hill Locks, Devizes #onthisday 1810. Engineer John Rennie, these images come from Rennie's notebook in our archive but owned by Smeatonian Society. Check out our John Rennie website and map https://t.co/ToYLb5AGKW

And a Friday bonus: Rennie’s Southwark bridge over the Thames. Cast iron spans were required for the long spans with the central 240ft span breaking the record held by 1796 Wearmouth bridge for the longest cast iron arch span. E-mag, p.32 https://t.co/ToYLb5AGKW. #JohnRennie2021

Conwy tunnel opened #onthisday 1991. It was the first
immersed tube road tunnel in UK. Find out more about this and the other Conwy crossings at https://t.co/rKoKQcpktn Painting by P A Ballard

Did you know Waterloo Bridge was originally called Strand Bridge? It was the largest, and most expensive, bridge contract carried out in Britain and became a popular visitor attraction as it was being built. Visitors included Tsar Alexander I https://t.co/aVEN7R9SOa

Robert Stephenson was born #onthisday 1803. Engineer for #Newcastle High Level Bridge, Britannia Tubular bridge and London and #Birmingham railway. ICE President 1855-7

Who designed the Bell Rock lighthouse – Stevenson or Rennie? The mystery of the missing letters and families at war! Read all about it https://t.co/9Dr6CfVDlP #JohnRennie2021

This month's #ArchivesHashTagParty theme is all about the arts. With an eye for detail and technical drawing skills, some engineers became quite accomplished artists. These watercolours are from the William Lloyd notebooks.

Today is National Sporting Heritage Day #NSHD2021 Can't believe the #London #Olympics was 10 years ago..
Find out how #legacy was a crucial part of the project from the beginning https://t.co/C9s2CAtNeh
and visit the Queen Elizabeth Park https://t.co/AliGWN6Isx
#London2012

@MrTimDunn we are open to visitors again if we can tempt you 🚂🚉🚃🌉