The Great Eastern on Stocks 1857 Size:medium Accompanied by a chorus of

Accompanied by a chorus of voices of both iconic and unsung legends of the movement

George Davison Reid took this photo from the steps of St Martin's-in-the-Fields church

This half shows the eastern side of the City and the old London Bridge

Demolished 1881

The Great Eastern on Stocks 1857 Size:medium Accompanied by a chorus ofThe Great Eastern on Stocks. Coloured illustration from 'The London illustrated News', Vol 31 page 465 July Dec 1857, showing 'The great eastern' under construction and sitting on the stocks. The Great Eastern was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and built during 1857 by the engineer and iron ship designer John Scott Russell.