One of the most fascinating remnants of the city's industrial past is tucked away beneath the bustling streets of Newcastle upon Tyne: the Victoria Tunnel. The two-mile-long tunnel from Town Moor to the Tyne River isn't just a 19th-century engineering marvel, but a living, breathing monument to the history and tenacity of the people of Newcastle. Walking through the cool, darkened interior of the…

The renowned Tower Bridge, built in 1894, is a wonderful representation of Victorian engineering, with its articulate design and various moving elements. The bridge passes over the River Thames and not only connects Tower Hamlets and Southwark boroughs but also complements the Tower of London located nearby. One cannot fully explore the history of Tower Bridge without first learning about…