Tuesday 17 December 2013

Izimbard Kingdom Brunel














I K Brunel was this gentleman’s name,
Civil Engineering’s what brought him his fame.
Though with worldwide renown, he was really quite small,
So a large chain he wore and hat very tall.
The people all scoffed, but Brunel, he knew,
That the things that he dreamed of, would soon all come true.
The Great Western Railway, his pride and his joy,
He dreamt of its building whilst only a boy.
From Bristol to London in less than four hours,
Pulled by an engine, with steam driven power.


The great Box Tunnel almost two miles in length,
Dug out by navvies with incredible strength.
“You’ll Never Do It” the people all cried,
It cost him so dearly, One Hundred men died.
On hearing what happened, to their rescue he flew,
But another collapse, almost killed Brunel too.
SS Great Britain, first propelled iron ship,
“It just won’t work” the cynics all quip.
Clifton Bridge spans the Severn so wide,
Suspended from towers on rocks either side.
The first ever bridge constructed this way.
The Bridge is still standing, and there it will stay,


            ( Picture from Bling)

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