The Great Eastern on Stocks 1857 Dagaty The two porters smile and

The two porters smile and a dwarf chimney sweep carries a mask

Sturdy and durable

1858 shows the soldiers' return a year later

These are stories of hope and regret

A crowd of people skate and amuse themselves on the frozen Serpentine

The Great Eastern on Stocks 1857 Dagaty The two porters smile andThe 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.