Brunel photos on exhibit

Rare images of industrial pioneer Isambard Kingdom Brunel have gone on display at the Science Museum, London.

The collection includes Brunel's iconic pose in front of the chains of his Great Eastern ship - along with two other "takes" of the same scene. . .

The display is one of the activities to mark the 200th anniversary of Brunel's birth.

The exhibition also includes pictures taken by photographer Robert Howlett of the construction of the Great Eastern. Launched in 1858, it was the largest ship of its time.

Posted by David on May 31, 2006 8:22 AM