This event includes a document display - get hands-on with a range of materials which tell the story of London’s river crossings.

If you want to get from one side of a river to the other you have three choices: go over, go under or go across.

This session accompanies the Over, Under and Across series of talks throughout the autum which explore how Londoners have done all three and in doing so created feats of engineering, iconic landmarks and enduring traditions.

Come along to see historical documents that tell the story of London's river crossings, including many of the original records and images featured throughout the talks.

This a chance for you to see and handle:

Unbuilt designs for Tower Bridge which include tunnels, hydraulic lifts, and swing bridges

Contemporary prints charting the building and opening of the Thames tunnel

Maps and prints giving us a glimpse into the almost forgotten world of the Thames waterman

Please see individual listings to book tickets for other parts of the series:

Lunchtime Talk / Over, Under, and Across - Part One "Over" (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lunchtime-talk-over-under-and-across-part-one-over-tickets-1997856760351?aff=OUA) / Thursday 22 October.

Lunchtime Talk / Over, Under, and Across - Part Two "Under" (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lunchtime-talk-over-under-and-across-part-two-under-tickets-1997859507568?aff=OUA)/ Thursday 12 November.

Lunchtime Talk / Over, Under, and Across - Part Three "Across" (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lunchtime-talk-over-under-and-across-part-three-across-tickets-1997859764336?aff=OUA) / Thursday 10 December.

Hear the Stories - See the Documents: Over, Under, and Across - Document Viewing - Friday 18 December.

About the Speaker

Tom Furber is an Engagement and Learning Officer at The London Archives. He is a historical magpie who enjoys nothing more (in his professional life at least) than delving into the vast collections of The London Archives to bring out its trinkets and treasures to share with our visitors.

Tom is also a doctoral candidate at Royal Holloway, University of London, and a fellow of the London Centre for Public History. His research focuses on inclusive engagement practice in archive settings.

Please note this talk takes place in person only.

More information about The London Archives:

The London Archives is a free public archive focusing on the history of London, from 1067 to the present day. We preserve and share millions of historical manuscripts, maps, photographs, books which tell the story of the city. Everyone is welcome.

You can find us in central London in Clerkenwell, close to Farringdon Station - see our Getting to The London Archives webpage (https://www.thelondonarchives.org/visit-us/getting-here).

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