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"whose great achievement was the Thames Tunnel"(2 Tips)
"amazing events/exhibition space in the converted ventilation shaft."(3 Tips)
"oldest tunnel in London."(2 Tips)
"And climbing into the tiny tunnel entrance was fun."(2 Tips)
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Simon OpsomerNovember 4, 2016After visiting the museum and shaft, hop on the tube and go to Wapping station on the other side of the river. On the platform, you can see the tunnel and the station is built in the other shaft.
Uptown CarsJanuary 24, 2014I had an excellent meal at the historic Mayflower pub opposite which included a free drink of local real ale as part of a deal with the Museum.
Isabella PalumboMarch 29, 2014Climbing into the tunnel entrance was fun. Especially for who,like me, is very tall :D Looks like is the oldest tunnel in London. Pretty cool ha ;) Take a look of the benches outside: so cool!- Time Out LondonMarch 27, 2012Within the elegant confines of this red brick engine house is the tale of the design and construction of the Thames Tunnel, the oldest tunnel in London. Read more
Jeroen KraanJanuary 30, 2016It's only a tiny museum, but definitely worth the 3 GBP entry fee to learn about something you've probably never heard about.- LondonistFebruary 16, 2011The museum's tiny, but hold on a year or two and they'll have an amazing events/exhibition space in the converted ventilation shaft.
- HISTORY UKJanuary 17, 2011Dedicated to Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s father, whose great achievement was the Thames Tunnel, ‘the eighth wonder of the world’, completed 1843 and still in use today.
The GuardianApril 25, 2012"Every Tuesday at 6.15pm you can take a tour from Bermondsey station along the river, before creeping through a tiny entrance into a huge underground chamber half the size of Shakespeare's Globe..." Read more- nikJuly 20, 2013Quaint rooftop garden that looks like a real garden. And climbing into the tiny tunnel entrance was fun.
Martin SApril 22, 2012This small museum has a few most interesting models of early tunneling machinery. Worth a visit.
MikeyJune 6, 2013Open Garden Squares Weekend - 8-9 June 2013 - Saturday 10:00–22:30 + Sunday 10:00–22:30
#gastrotech magazineJanuary 19, 2014Mentioned in NYTimes: Underground London 1/17/14
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"Cozy pub with a view across the Thames. Nice selection of ales. Historical place."
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