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The other channel tunnel
The Groob Started conversation Jul 10, 2003
I've heard it said that there is a tunnel near Dover was the beginnings of a channel tunnel - started over 100 years ago. Does anyone know if this is true?
The other channel tunnel
Orcus Posted Jul 10, 2003
Yes it's true 
Started by the Victorians I believe and very soon abandoned. Probably when they discovered how tricky it was *really* going to be.
The other channel tunnel
Surrendermonkey Posted Jul 10, 2003
I thought it was much older than that.
1750's or something.
Sounds ridiculous now I come to think about it.
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