Fig. 1 shows a transverse section of the Thames, and beneath it a
longitudinal section of the Tunnel, as it will be when completed;
with the ascents in the inclinations in which they will be finished.
Fig. 2 shows the two arched entrances of the Tunnel from the shaft.
Fig. 3 is a representation of the iron shield, and shows a workman
in each of the compartments.
The Entrance to the Tunnel is near to Rotherhithe Church, and nearly
opposite to the London-Docks. The nearest landing place from the river
is Church Stairs. The Greenwich and Deptford coaches which go the
lower road, start hourly from Charing-cross, and Gracechurch-street,
and pass close by the works at Rotherhithe.
Books relative to the Tunnel may be had at the works.
The Public may view the Tunnel every day (Sundays excepted) from
Seven in the morning until Eight in the Evening, upon payment of
One Shilling each Person.
The extreme northern end of the Tunnel is for the present secured
by a strong wall; but visitors will find a dry, warm, and gravelled
promenade, as far as to almost the centre of the river, and
brilliantly lighted with oil gas.
The entrance is from Rotherhithe Street, and by a safe, commodious,
and easy stair case.