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Engine House at the Metropolitan Main Drainage Works 1865
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Engine House at the Metropolitan Main Drainage Works 1865
Visit of the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) to open the Metropolitan Main Drainage Works at Crossness. Number of visitors in the engine room of the works, which were built by Sir Joseph Bazalgette as part of an improved drainage and sewage system for London. The building shown is now better known as the Crossness Pumping Station. Date: 1865
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1865 Bazalgette Crossness Drainage Improved Main Metropolitan Pumping Sewage System Visitors 1860s
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This photograph captures a moment in history as the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, pays a visit to the Engine House at the Metropolitan Main Drainage Works in Crossness, London, in 1865. The Engine House, now renowned as the Crossness Pumping Station, was built by Sir Joseph Bazalgette as part of an innovative and essential improvement to London's drainage and sewage system. The year was 1865, and the Metropolitan Main Drainage Works were nearing completion. The Engine House, an architectural marvel of its time, was the heart of the operation. Its impressive machinery was designed to pump raw sewage from the Thames and its tributaries, treating it before it was discharged back into the river, significantly reducing the health risks and improving the overall sanitation of the city. In this photograph, we see a crowded Engine Room filled with curious visitors, eager to witness the technological marvels that would revolutionize London's infrastructure. The Prince of Wales, dressed in formal attire, stands at the front, taking in the scene with a sense of pride and accomplishment. The room is filled with engineers, workers, and dignitaries, all gathered to celebrate this monumental achievement. The Metropolitan Main Drainage Works, and the Engine House in particular, represented a turning point in London's history. The visit by the Prince of Wales marked the completion of a project that would transform the city, making it a cleaner and healthier place to live. This photograph serves as a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the people who made it happen, and the importance of investing in the infrastructure that shapes our communities.
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