Cuerden embankment, view north, 20 July 1995
Cuerden embankment, view north (see all photos of the same view)
The huge embankment at Cuerden is now taking shape, and earth has been piled onto the culvert, which is no longer visible except at its ends. The earthworks have yet to reach their full eventual height.
What's new
Grand openings
Our much-loved Opening Booklets section has two new publications for you to explore, and we’re making some overdue changes to make them easier to find and easier to read.
Silver bullet
The Silvertown Tunnel is finally open for business. One question remains: what’s it for?
Skid Risk, Accident, Fog
For the first time, we can share pictures of the pioneering experiment that lit up the Worcestershire countryside with enormous signs 61 years ago.
Have you seen...
Road signs
A field guide to the UK's road signs, explaining the colours, shapes, symbols and everything else you need to know to avoid putting a foot (or a wheel) wrong.
