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The Opening of the New Liverpool Waterworks (litho)
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The Opening of the New Liverpool Waterworks (litho)
1047486 The Opening of the New Liverpool Waterworks (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of the New Liverpool Waterworks, the Creation of Lake Vyrnwy in the Vale of Llanwddyn, Montgomeryshire, to be used as a Reservoir for the Water-Supply of Liverpool. Illustration for The Graphic, 16 July 1892.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22505340
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Chairman Chief Engineer Church Of St John Converted Covered Creation Enters Lake Vyrnwy Liverpool Montgomeryshire Opening Reservoir Showing Water Supply Works
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The Opening of the New Liverpool Waterworks - A Monumental Achievement in Engineering and Supplying Water to a Growing City
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This lithograph, titled "The Opening of the New Liverpool Waterworks" captures a momentous event in 19th-century England. The image showcases the grandeur and significance of the creation of Lake Vyrnwy in the Vale of Llanwddyn, Montgomeryshire, as a reservoir for supplying water to the bustling city of Liverpool. In this scene, we witness Mr. John Hughes, chairman of the Liverpool Water Committee, entering the Church of St. John with other dignitaries and engineers involved in this remarkable project. The view encompasses not only the picturesque landscape but also key elements such as a main culvert, an imposing dam, and an overflow waterfall that demonstrate both engineering prowess and natural beauty. The print highlights Mr. George F Deacon's role as chief engineer who converted this area into a magnificent lake by constructing a straining tower on Monument Hill. This feat was crucial for ensuring clean water supply to meet Liverpool's growing demands. Notably absent from this image is any mention or representation of commercial use – instead focusing solely on celebrating human achievement and progress. It serves as a testament to how art can capture significant historical moments while showcasing both natural landscapes and man-made wonders. Overall, "The Opening of the New Liverpool Waterworks" lithograph stands as an enduring tribute to those visionaries who transformed an old village into a vital source for sustaining one
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