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Shared plaque: Isambard Kingdom Brunel
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Commemorates: Isambard Kingdom Brunel, John Scott Russell
Burrell's Wharf, Westferry Road
View on mapThe Great Eastern (launched 1858) largest steamship of the century was built here by I.K. Brunel and J. Scott Russell
Walk hereMany plaques are on buildings where people currently live or work — please be respectful.
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- Tower Hamlets
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