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The principal water distribution station of the [[New River Co]] was at Stoke Newington. A total available engine-power of 1000 hp was available including 400 hp from 2 single-cylinder rotary engines, made by [[James Watt and Co]], and the remainder from 4 double cylinder engines from [[Simpson and Co]]<ref>The Engineer 1866/10/26</ref> | The principal water distribution station of the [[New River Co]] was at Stoke Newington. A total available engine-power of 1000 hp was available including 400 hp from 2 single-cylinder rotary engines, made by [[James Watt and Co]], and the remainder from 4 double cylinder engines from [[James Simpson and Co|Simpson and Co]]<ref>The Engineer 1866/10/26</ref> | ||
1852 In compliance with "The Metropolis Water-works Act, 1852," the reservoirs at the New River-head were converted into filter-beds. | 1852 In compliance with "The Metropolis Water-works Act, 1852," the reservoirs at the New River-head were converted into filter-beds. | ||
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of Clerkenwell, London, E.C.
The principal water distribution station of the New River Co was at Stoke Newington. A total available engine-power of 1000 hp was available including 400 hp from 2 single-cylinder rotary engines, made by James Watt and Co, and the remainder from 4 double cylinder engines from Simpson and Co[1]
1852 In compliance with "The Metropolis Water-works Act, 1852," the reservoirs at the New River-head were converted into filter-beds.
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- ↑ The Engineer 1866/10/26