Difference between revisions of "Western Pumping Station"
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1860s: The main line of the sewer | 1860s: The main line of the sewer forming the [[Metropolitan Board of Works]]'s western division drainage scheme, about 3.25 miles in length, ran from Chiswick-mall, passed close to the river and then along the Fulham Road and Walham Green, to Cremorne Gardens. Initially, the sewage was lifted by a temporary pumping station at this point. | ||
1875 The line was later extended to the permanent pumping station near the Grosvenor Canal, the '''Western Pumping Station'''. | 1875 The line was later extended to the permanent pumping station near the [[Grosvenor Canal]], the '''Western Pumping Station'''. | ||
Revision as of 07:47, 18 October 2018
1860s: The main line of the sewer forming the Metropolitan Board of Works's western division drainage scheme, about 3.25 miles in length, ran from Chiswick-mall, passed close to the river and then along the Fulham Road and Walham Green, to Cremorne Gardens. Initially, the sewage was lifted by a temporary pumping station at this point.
1875 The line was later extended to the permanent pumping station near the Grosvenor Canal, the Western Pumping Station.
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Sources of Information
- The Engineer 1866/01/12