London Sewers by Staticon
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Description
A few years back, I had the opportunity to visit Abbey Mills Pumping Station.
It is part of the sewage system designed and built by Joseph William Bazalgette in response to the "Great Stink" of 1858.
The embankments on the North and South banks of the Thames, and the large sewage works at Crossness, serving South London, and Beckton serving North London, are all part of Bazalgette's major achievement.
This is a view of one the tunnels flowing into the pumping station - not an everyday sight (unless you work for Thames water).
The tunnels stretch off into darkness and go for miles. I would have liked to spend more time down there exploring but, alas, we had to go back above ground for the tour of the pumping station proper.
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Original Photograph: 27 May 2004
Comments (7)
Dreamingbee
really interesting!! great photo and informations - thx for sharing with us!
blinkings
VERY interesting.
morningglory
You make the sewers look rather interesting, I don't think I want a tour though.
weesel
No sign of Harry though?
moochagoo
Very impressive capture and lighting. Any ghosts ?
ontar1
That is interesting and cool, outstanding capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Richardphotos
not something one sees in their life time.thanks for posting such an interesting subject