Commemorative medal for the Thames Tunnel
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Object number2014.03216
TitleCommemorative medal for the Thames Tunnel
Creator J. Taylor (creator)
DescriptionWhite metal commemorative medal for the Thames Tunnel. One side with an inscription 'Sir Isambart [sic] Mark Brunel F.R.S. &c.' with a side profile of Sir Marc Brunel facing left, the reverse showing the two tunnels under the Tunnel with the details 'Thames Tunnel 1200ft long, commenced 1824, recommenced 1836, completed 1842'.
Production placeBirmingham
Production date 1842 - 1842
Object namemedal
Object categorycommemorative
Materialmetal
Techniquecast
Dimensions
- diameter: 48 mm
Credit line“Accepted under the Cultural Gifts Scheme by HM Government from Clive Richards OBE DL and allocated to the ss Great Britain Trust, 2017”