Crossing the harbour today for work or social gatherings is part of our daily routine and we give it little thought. There are many convenient means for us to make the crossing either above or below ground. But in the 19th and early 20th Centuries, the only option was by boat or ferry. Not until the 1970s could we enjoy the Cross Harbour Tunnel, later other tunnels and also the Mass Transit Railway. The Public Records Office (PRO) of the Government Records service (GRS) is staging an exhibition entitled "Crossing the Harbour: An exhibition of archival holdings on the development of cross-harbour transport."
This exhibition uses archival records, photographs, maps and plans and films kept in the Public Records Office to offer snapshots of the development of cross-harbour transport between 1860s and 1970s.
This Reference Resource Page has been developed to complement this the onsite exhibition. It consists of three parts: Timeline, Image Gallery and Reference List. These are useful educational resources for teachers and students pursuing such subjects as Liberal Studies, History and Civic Education.
Public Records Office, Govemment Records Service
Last Updated Date: 17 December 2012
