Picture No | 10222332 |
Date | 1865 |
Description | Underground Reservoir at Crossness 1865 |
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Interior of the underground reservoir of the Metropolitan Main Drainage Works at Crossness in 1865. This image shows the reservoir illuminated for the officially opening by the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) in that year. The drainage works at Crossness (now also known as Crossness Pumping Station built by Sir Joseph Bazalgette as part of London's drainage scheme.
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Source | Engraving in 'The Illustrated London News', 15 April 1865, page 348 |
Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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