Hear the Stories - See the Documents: Over, Under, Across

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Come along to see historical documents that tell the story of London's river crossings, including many of the original records and images featured throughout the talks.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

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.