gptkbp:instanceOf
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Tunnel
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gptkbp:affiliatedWith
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Roads and pathways
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gptkbp:architecturalStyle
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Victorian architecture
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gptkbp:associated_with
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Brunel_family
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gptkbp:awards
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Various accolades
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gptkbp:builder
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gptkb:Marc_Isambard_Brunel
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gptkbp:built
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1825
1843
18 years
Cut and cover
Soft ground tunneling
Shield_tunneling
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gptkbp:community_engagement
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Local history tours
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gptkbp:community_impact
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Boosted local economy
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gptkbp:constructionMaterial
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Brick and iron
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gptkbp:crosses
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gptkb:River_Thames
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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Tourist attraction
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gptkbp:culturalHeritage
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Literature and films
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gptkbp:current_use
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Pedestrian and vehicle access
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gptkbp:depth
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75 feet
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gptkbp:drainageBasin
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Yes
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gptkbp:education
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Engineering studies
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gptkbp:environmental_impact
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Minimal
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gptkbp:famous_for
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Engineering innovation
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gptkbp:funding
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Private investment
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gptkbp:future_plans
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Continued preservation efforts
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gptkbp:height
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3,900 feet
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gptkbp:historical_figure
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gptkb:Isambard_Kingdom_Brunel
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gptkbp:historicalSignificance
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Extensive records available
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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The Thames Tunnel
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gptkbp:impact
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Influenced future tunnel construction
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gptkbp:is_part_of
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gptkb:Thames_Path
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gptkbp:legacy
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Grade II listed building
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gptkbp:length
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1,200 meters
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:River_Thames
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gptkbp:maintenance
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Regular inspections
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gptkbp:media_coverage
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Numerous documentaries and articles
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gptkbp:notable_feature
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Brick_lining
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gptkbp:opened
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1843
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gptkbp:owner
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gptkb:London_Underground
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gptkbp:provides_access_to
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1845
Yes
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gptkbp:public_transport_access
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gptkb:London_Underground
Part of transport network.
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gptkbp:purpose
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Transport of goods
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gptkbp:relatedEvent
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gptkb:Great_Exhibition_1851
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gptkbp:renovated
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2007
£3 million
Restoration and safety improvements
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gptkbp:safetyFeatures
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Modern safety systems
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gptkbp:significance
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First underwater tunnel in the world
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gptkbp:style
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Brick_arch
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gptkbp:type
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Underwater tunnel
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gptkbp:visitorsPerYear
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Over 100,000
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