A Victorian tunnel under the River Thames, which was hailed in its day as the eighth wonder of the world, has opened to the public for two days for the first time in 145 years. The Thames tunnel, which connects Rotherhithe and Wapping, was built between 1825 and 1843 by Marc Brunel and his son, Isambard. The first tunnel known to have successfully been constructed under a navigable river, it swiftly became a famed entertainment venue drawing all sorts of acts and attracting large crowds. It started carrying passenger trains for the East London tube line in 1869 and was closed in December 2007 for redevelopment. Now Londoners can once again enjoy a unique walk through the 396
