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Bazalgette Collection

"Bazalgette: The Visionary Engineer Behind London's Sewage System" Sir Joseph Bazalgette, the brilliant mind behind London's first sewage system

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Bazalgette Collection: Hammersmith Bridge
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Bazalgette Collection: Sir Joseph Bazalgette
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Bazalgette Collection: Hammersmith Bridge, London
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Bazalgette Collection: Sir Jospeh Bazalgette
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Bazalgette Collection: Battersea Bridge
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Bazalgette Collection: London First Sewage System Fleet Streets Street
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Bazalgette Collection: Sir Joseph William Bazalgette, 1819 - 1891. 19th-century English civil engineer
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Bazalgette Collection: Underground Reservoir at Crossness 1865
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Bazalgette Collection: Metropolitan Main Drainage Works at Crossness 1865
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Bazalgette Collection: Engine House at the Metropolitan Main Drainage Works 1865
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Bazalgette Collection: Victoria Embankment, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
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Bazalgette Collection: Section of the Thames Embarkment, 1867, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
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Bazalgette Collection: Sublimated Sewage Station: The Engine House at Abbey Mills, c1935. Creator: Unknown
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Bazalgette Collection: Sir Joseph W Bazalgette, 1863
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Bazalgette Collection: Victoria Embankment, showing Somerset House, London, 1887
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Bazalgette Collection: Victoria Embankment, showing Temple Gardens and St Pauls Cathedral, London, 1887
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Bazalgette Collection: One of the sphinxes, Victoria Embankment, London, 1924-1926
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Bazalgette Collection: Sir Joseph Bazalgette, CB, British civil engineer, 1877. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
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Bazalgette Collection: Woolwich Free Ferry, London, 20th Century
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Bazalgette Collection: Thames Embankment, London, 20th Century
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Bazalgette Collection: Joseph Bazalgette (1819-1891), English civil engineer, 1887
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Bazalgette Collection: Hammersmith Bridge over the River Thames, West London
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Bazalgette Collection: Main drainage of the metropolis
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Bazalgette Collection: The Underground Reservoir at Crossness, 1865
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Bazalgette Collection: Main Drainage of London, 1865 (engraving)
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Bazalgette Collection: JOSEPH WILLIAM BAZALGETTE (1819-1891). English civil engineer
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Bazalgette Collection: Joseph Bazalgette (1819-1891) English civil engineer: Public health engineering: Metropolitan
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Bazalgette Collection: Design for Tower Bridge by Joseph Bazalgette
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Bazalgette Collection: Thames Embankment Section
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Bazalgette Collection: Albert Embankment Lamps
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Bazalgette Collection: Construction of the Metropolitan Main Drainage Works, Crossn
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Bazalgette Collection: Thames Embankment, London, 1863
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Bazalgette Collection: Crossness Opened
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Bazalgette Collection: Ratcatcher in Sewer 1870

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"Bazalgette: The Visionary Engineer Behind London's Sewage System" Sir Joseph Bazalgette, the brilliant mind behind London's first sewage system, left an indelible mark on the city's infrastructure. Born in 1819, this 19th-century English civil engineer revolutionized public health with his groundbreaking work. One of his notable achievements was Hammersmith Bridge, a magnificent structure that still stands today as a testament to his engineering prowess. Sir Jospeh Bazalgette's innovative design ensured safe passage over the River Thames for generations to come. But it was not just bridges that defined Bazalgette's legacy; he is best known for constructing the Metropolitan Main Drainage Works at Crossness. This underground reservoir and engine house were marvels of their time, effectively managing and treating wastewater from central London. Bazalgette understood the importance of sanitation in preventing diseases like cholera from spreading through crowded urban areas. His tireless efforts led to cleaner streets and healthier communities throughout the city. The Victoria Embankment stands as another remarkable achievement by Bazalgette. Collaborating with artist Gustave Doré, he created a stunning riverside promenade that not only beautified London but also protected it from flooding. Sir Joseph William Bazalgette may have passed away in 1891, but his contributions continue to shape modern-day London. From Battersea Bridge to Fleet Streets Street, his sewer network remains vital in maintaining a clean and functional cityscape. As we admire these structures today, let us remember Sir Jospeh Bazalgette as more than just an engineer - he was a visionary who transformed our understanding of urban planning and public health forever.