Waterworks Collection

Cavehill Rd. from the Waterworks - a view to the Cavehill in the distance with Cavehill road to the right and the Waterworks to the left. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast)

Waterworks, Belfast - a view over the water to houses behind and the Cavehill. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast). Date: circa early 1900s

Plan of Canterbury Cathedral from the Eadwine Psalter, c. 1150 (vellum)
3086776 Plan of Canterbury Cathedral from the Eadwine Psalter, c.1150 (vellum) by English School, (12th century); Trinity College, Cambridge

Belfast from Above the Waterworks - a general panorama of the city with the waterworks in the foreground. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast). Date: circa early 1900s

Conlig - a view from waterworks level looking down on the back of the village. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Down; Conlig). Date: circa early 1900s

The River Aare in Bern, Switzerland

Engraving depicting the waterworks of York during the late 18th century, 19th century
5308572 Engraving depicting the waterworks of York during the late 18th century, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the waterworks of York during the late 18th century)

An engraving depicting the waterworks at old London Bridge, powered by the current, built by Peter Morice in 1582
5310954 An engraving depicting the waterworks at old London Bridge, powered by the current, built by Peter Morice in 1582, rebuilt by George Sorocold circa 1702 and finally demolished in 1822

An engraving depicting the waterworks at old London Bridge, powered by the current, built by Peter Morice in 1582
5310953 An engraving depicting the waterworks at old London Bridge, powered by the current, built by Peter Morice in 1582, rebuilt by George Sorocold circa 1702 and finally demolished in 1822

Blind Priscilla, the patchwork quilt-making industrious beggar of St. James, Clerkenwell
FLO5000825 Blind Priscilla, the patchwork quilt-making industrious beggar of St. James, Clerkenwell, in front of Spa-fields reservoir waterworks

Waterworks at York Buildings, Strand, supplying water to London from the Thames. Westminster Bridge in background
531769 Waterworks at York Buildings, Strand, supplying water to London from the Thames. Westminster Bridge in background. Savery steam engine unsuccessful: Newcomen engine installed 1726

Jan Blanken Jansz. Superintendent of Waterworks, 1820-1838. Creator: Jean Augustin Daiwaille
Jan Blanken Jansz. Superintendent of Waterworks, 1820-1838

Water Works Park, Detroit, Mich. c1905. Creator: Unknown
Water Works Park, Detroit, Mich. c1905

Water works, Eden Park, Cincinnati, Ohio, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Water works, Eden Park, Cincinnati, Ohio, between 1900 and 1910

Tower from the lake, Water Works Park, Detroit, ca 1900. Creator: Unknown
Tower from the lake, Water Works Park, Detroit, ca 1900

Water Works Park, between 1880 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
Water Works Park, between 1880 and 1901

Paterson, N.J. from Water Works Park, between 1900 and 1906. Creator: Unknown
Paterson, N.J. from Water Works Park, between 1900 and 1906

Water works and plaza, Harrisburg, Pa. between 1900 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Water works and plaza, Harrisburg, Pa. between 1900 and 1920

The Highgate Model Yacht Club, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Highgate Model Yacht Club, 1854. Sailing model boats in London: Within a year the Highgate youths produced twenty miniature vessels

Plan of part of the townships of Sheffield and Nether Hallam, Sheffield, c. 1826
Full title: Plan of part of the townships of Sheffield and Nether Hallam which is in dispute. Includes John Addys house, Lidgate Field, Shales Moor Close, White House Lane or Walkley Road

Underground Paris - the sewers
3784840 Underground Paris - the sewers; (add.info.: Underground Paris - the sewers. With a cleaning team ('service d'assainissement') beneath a drain on Boulevard Sebastapol

Philadelphia, Pennslvania, USA at the water works at dawn

New waterworks at Caterham, Surrey, 1862. Creator: Unknown
New waterworks at Caterham, Surrey, 1862. 'To supply [a plentiful supply of good water fit for domestic use,] the principal landowner, at his own expense, has had waterworks constructed

Labour digging up a narrow road for repairs on a burst waterpipe in London. Date: 1901

Laying big main water pipes, Southwark and Vauxhall 1900
Photograph showing engineers and assistants lifting up heavy large circular piping with a crane ready to be put underground, in the streets of South London

Waterworks Valley, Jersey by Henry John Sylvester Stannard

Ms R 171 f. 285 Plan of Canterbury Cathedral and the plumbing system, from the Eadwine Psalter, c. 1150 (vellum)
NUL42005 Ms R 171 f.285 Plan of Canterbury Cathedral and the plumbing system, from the Eadwine Psalter, c.1150 (vellum) by English School, (12th century); Trinity College, Cambridge

Dunoon, The Waterworks (colour photo)
3649541 Dunoon, The Waterworks (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dunoon, The Waterworks)

The Great Fire at Chicago (engraving)
1625986 The Great Fire at Chicago (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Fire at Chicago)

Opening New Waterworks for Edinburgh, the Lord Provost and Party tasting the Water at Portmore Loch (engraving)
1106731 Opening New Waterworks for Edinburgh, the Lord Provost and Party tasting the Water at Portmore Loch (engraving) by English School

London Main-Drainage Works, Aqueduct at Abbey Mills, Stratford (engraving)
1103301 London Main-Drainage Works, Aqueduct at Abbey Mills, Stratford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Main-Drainage Works)

View of the stairs at York Buildings in the Strand (engraving)
603463 View of the stairs at York Buildings in the Strand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the stairs at York Buildings in the Strand)

Waterworks, South Staffordshire (engraving)
1609820 Waterworks, South Staffordshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waterworks, South Staffordshire)

Sewer, Cloaca Maxima, c. 100 BC (photo) (see also 276588)
ANC276587 Sewer, Cloaca Maxima, c.100 BC (photo) (see also 276588) by Roman; Rome, Italy; eGeoff Garvey; out of copyright

London, the Thames at Westminster and Whitehall from the Terrace of Somerset House, c
CH100814 London, the Thames at Westminster and Whitehall from the Terrace of Somerset House, c.1750-51 (oil on canvas) by Canaletto

London Water Supply (engraving)
603461 London Water Supply (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Water Supply: The East London Water Companys Waterworks)

Drainage System (photo)
ANC276589 Drainage System (photo) by Minoan; Ayia Triada, Crete; eGeoff Garvey; out of copyright

Fete at Ryde, Isle of Wight, Inauguration of the Waterworks (engraving)
1608001 Fete at Ryde, Isle of Wight, Inauguration of the Waterworks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fete at Ryde, Isle of Wight)

Water-works at Old London Bridge, supplying water to Southwark and City of London

Chicago Main Waterworks, north side, Chicago, USA
Chicago Main Waterworks, north side, Chicago, Illinois, USA. circa 1907

Water Works, Centre Square, Philadelphia, c. 1815 (oil on canvas)
AKM201879 Water Works, Centre Square, Philadelphia, c.1815 (oil on canvas) by American School, (19th century); 67.3x92.3 cm; Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent; (add.info)

The Kimberley Waterworks, Diamond Fields, South Africa (engraving)
1624138 The Kimberley Waterworks, Diamond Fields, South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kimberley Waterworks, Diamond Fields, South Africa)

New works of the Grand Junction Water Company (engraving)
603468 New works of the Grand Junction Water Company (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New works of the Grand Junction Water Company, Campden Hill)

The Recent Riots at Benares caused by the Erection of the New Waterworks, 6 June 1891 (engraving)
1062560 The Recent Riots at Benares caused by the Erection of the New Waterworks, 6 June 1891 (engraving) by English School

The Water Works, Centre Square, Philadelphia (hand-coloured engraving)
5863765 The Water Works, Centre Square, Philadelphia (hand-coloured engraving) by Latrobe, Benjamin Henry (1764-1820); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: From a scrapbook compiled by Castner)

Progress of the Waterworks at Menilmontant for the Supply of Paris (engraving)
1613214 Progress of the Waterworks at Menilmontant for the Supply of Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fighting for the Bloemfontein Waterworks (litho)
1599681 The Fighting for the Bloemfontein Waterworks (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fighting for the Bloemfontein Waterworks)

The River Thames Looking Towards Westminster with York Water Gate
1213706 The River Thames Looking Towards Westminster with York Water Gate and the York Building Water Works (w/c on paper (wove)) by Malton, James (1761-1803); 43.9 x31.0 cm; Laing Art Gallery

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"Exploring the Waterworks: From Cavehill Rd. To Canterbury Cathedral" Step into a world of water wonders as we embark on a captivating journey through various waterworks across different times and places. Starting from Cavehill Rd. , Belfast, let's dive into the depths of history and witness the mesmerizing Plan of Canterbury Cathedral from the Eadwine Psalter, dating back to 1150. Our next stop takes us to the enchanting Waterworks in Belfast, where nature intertwines with man-made marvels. Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Conlig and experience an awe-inspiring aerial view of Belfast from above the Waterworks. But our exploration doesn't end there; we venture beyond borders to Bern, Switzerland, where The River Aare flows gracefully, showcasing nature's own waterwork masterpiece. Meanwhile, back in London during 1901, labourers diligently repair a burst waterpipe on a narrow road – reminding us that even modern cities rely on these intricate systems. As we travel further back in time to Southwark and Vauxhall in 1900, witness grand main water pipes being laid down - engineering feats that shaped communities for generations. Sheffield also unveils its secrets with an intriguing plan from 1826 depicting part of its townships. Winter casts its magical spell over Old Belfast Waterworks at Lennoxvale as snow blankets this historic site. Transporting ourselves to Kent in 1876 reveals scenes brimming with activity at their very own waterworks. Lastly, catch a glimpse of Sheffield between 1720-1740 when it was still taking shape – evolving into what would become one of England's industrial powerhouses. From ancient cathedrals to bustling cities and picturesque landscapes – join us on this captivating expedition through "waterworks, " where human ingenuity meets Mother Nature's extraordinary creations.