The Metropolitan Main-Drainage Works at Crossness, View in the Reservoir (engraving)

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The Metropolitan Main-Drainage Works at Crossness, View in the Reservoir (engraving)

1610238 The Metropolitan Main-Drainage Works at Crossness, View in the Reservoir (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Metropolitan Main-Drainage Works at Crossness, View in the Reservoir. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 8 April 1865.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection

Media ID 22558144

© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images

Crossness Metropolitan Main Drainage Works Reservoir Water Supplies

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. This engraving, created by the English School in the 19th century, offers a fascinating glimpse into the Metropolitan Main-Drainage Works at Crossness. The artwork showcases a view of the reservoir, capturing the intricate details of this monumental engineering feat. The image transports us back to April 8,1865 when it was first published in The Illustrated London News. It serves as both an informative illustration and a testament to human ingenuity during that era. The viewer is immediately struck by the sheer scale and complexity of these drainage works. The reservoir stretches out before us, its vast expanse reflecting sunlight onto towering structures that seem almost otherworldly against the horizon. As we examine this print closely, we can appreciate not only its artistic merit but also its historical significance. This particular piece sheds light on London's efforts to improve water supplies and combat sanitation issues during a time when public health concerns were paramount. Bridgeman Images has beautifully preserved this remarkable piece from their private collection for all art enthusiasts to admire. Through this engraving, we are reminded of our ancestors' determination to create better living conditions for future generations – an enduring legacy that continues to shape modern cities around the world today.

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