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"London and Birmingham Railroad. Bridge over the canal near Kings Langley." 1837

"London and Birmingham Railroad. Bridge over the canal near Kings Langley." 1837

Period

Victorian (1837 - 1901)

Description

Coloured engraving showing the railway bridge over the Grand Union Canal near Kings Langley, Hertfordshire. A steam train and carriages can be seen on the bridge while a barge travels down the canal.Construction work appears to be going on on the near bank of the canal with man at work and figures in the foreground far left.Drawn by Bury, engraved by J. Harris. Published by Ackermann & Co., 96 Strand, London, September 18th 1837

Type of original

engraving

Artist or photographer

Bury

Location depicted in image

The Grand Union Canal, near Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, UK.

Copyright

1)© St Albans Museums

Photo number

ph8653