Looking through the tunnel, hypocaust can be seen at the far end, while on the right is the opening to another tunnel.

#TurkishBaths #ConstructionHistory #RomanBaths Hot air tunnel leading to under-floor hypocaust in a Roman House, c.2 CE, at #Trier (Trèves), Germany. The pillars of the hypocaust are about 2ft (60 cm) high. An opening to another
tunnel can just be seen in the centre of the wall on the right.

Illustration from Willis' book The Architectural history of the conventual buildings of the monastery of Christ Church in Canterbury

As a result of his endeavours he was elected an honorary member of the Institution of Civil Engineers. 6/6

#constructionhistory #constructionhistorysociety #construction #history #architecture #engineering #structures #uk #cambridge #robertwillis #19thcentury #gothic

The old Rangoon Post Office c1887 which was damaged in the 1930 earthquake. Impressive ironwork, most likely Scottish #constructionhistory