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This mural was inspired by an 1835 watercolour by Marc Brunel of the Thames Tunnel’s double arches, geological strata, and the river Thames above. It echoes Brunel's artwork, which played a vital role in securing public and political support for this ground-breaking engineering feat. The original watercolour, produced at a critical moment in the Tunnel's construction history, helped Marc Brunel communicate the tunnel’s scale and importance to potential investors and parliamentarians. Following a major flood in 1828 that halted construction, the project needed both technical renewal and public reassurance. This striking image projected a completed tunnel in active use – figures walking through it, boats above – demonstrating its viability and value.
The Brunel Museum
London
Title
The Brunel Museum Tunnel Mural
Date
2002
Medium
paint
Measurements
H 148 x W 185 cm
Accession number
LDBRU:2025.MUR1
Acquisition method
commissioned by The Brunel Museum, 2002
Work type
Painted
The Brunel Museum
Railway Avenue, London, Greater London SE16 4LF England
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