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Focuses on the history of the achievements of engineer Isambard K. Brunel of England. His family and educational background; Structures associated with Brunel; Details of the construction of the Great Western Railway.

This article features two prominent British engineers, French-born Marc Brunel who headed London's River Thames Tunnel project in 1824 as chief engineer, and son Isambard who built bridges, ships and railway stations. Described is the 1,300-feet long by 23-feet high tunnel project, completed in 1843 and still remains in use. Also mentioned is the distinction accorded to Isambard in the 2004 survey by British Broadcasting Corp. (BBC) which voted him the second greatest Briton of all time.

The article reports on the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel through several events to be held in Bristol and across the South West of England. Part of the celebration is the development of the Brunel 200, a complex and varied project that combines exhibitions on the history and heritage side. The launching of the project is being envisaged as a celebration of Brunel's engineering works.

Reports on the preservation of the first iron bridge ever designed by the 19th-century engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel in Paddington, England. Research conducted by Steven Brindle, an inspector of ancient monuments for English Heritage that lead to the rescue of the bridge from demolition; Documents found by Brindle that described the bridge; Original design of the bridge.

The article reports that the year 2006 is observing 200th anniversary of the birth of Isambard Kingdom Brunei, possibly Britain's greatest engineer. To join the celebrations, the British Empire and Commonwealth Museum in Temple Meads, Bristol, is running a new tour of his magnificent 19th-century railway station in Bristol Step inside the awe-inspiring Passenger Shed, the engine shed, the underground vaults and the neo-Gothic grandeur of Brunel's Great Western Railway Boardroom.

The article highlights the views of several engineers on the two masterpieces of the late engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel such as the Paddington Station in London, England and the Royal Albert Bridge in Plymouth. Mike Glover, technical director at Channel Tunnel Rail Link, cites the difference between Brunel's design and the modern-day design of railway stations. It is said that the bridge reflects the inventiveness of the engineer and his desire to stand out.

The article highlights the career of the late Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. It is said that the best motivation of Brunel is his desire to stand out specifically from his rival railway engineer Robert Stephenson. At the age of 21, Brunel was appointed resident engineer for the Thames tunnel project between Rotherhithe and Wapping in London, England.

The article informs that access platforms on the Royal Albert Bridge in Great Britain have been moved to reveal the name of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, an engineer, at each end, which has been hidden for decades. To celebrate the bicentenary of Brunel's birth, Network Rail carried out the work. According to Ian McAllister, chairman of Network Rail, Network Rail has the unique honour of safeguarding much of Brunel's legacy, so it is only fitting that people can once again see his name in full glory on one of his most famous structures.