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The Great Eastern - Photo taken in the 1870's76

SS Great Eastern: Brunel's Greatest Triumph or Folly?

To modern sensibilities the SS Great Eastern looks like a strange hybrid. That's because she was part modern steamship, paddle steamer and sailship at the same time. She had all these means of propulsion...

17 comments    education history engineering
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Bangor Pier - a restored Victorian gem

The Victorians had many admirable qualities, among which were a desire to stay healthy by taking gentle exercise, and excellent engineering skills. When the two came together, the result was the seaside...

4 comments    north wales piers bangor
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