Construction of Catesby tunnel, Northamptonshire
North entrance of Catesby tunnel under construction. Completed in 1897, the tunnel ran for 2997 yards (2740 metres) , and was the London Extension's longest. T. Oliver & Son was the contractor responsible for building this section of the Railway (Contract No.4, Rugby to Woodford). See on Route Map
Digital Reference: L1661
Creator: Newton, S. W. A. - circa 1897
Contributor: Leicestershire County Council
Type: black and white
Format: 118mm, 161mm
Copyright: Leicestershire County Council
Source: S. W. A. Newton Collection - Record Office for Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland (part of S. W. A. Newton Collection, copy of glass plate negative)
Identifier: Newton - L 1/10
OS Reference: 452400 259600
