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Crossness Pumping Station DP183400
Filename: DP183400.jpg
Size: 5478 x 7267 (6.1MB)
Date: 8th September 2021
Source: Historic England
Credit: A© Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
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Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
Job Title: Staff Photographer
© Historic England Archive
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Crossness Pumping Station DP183400
Crossness Sewage Treatment Works, Crossness Pumping Station, Bazalgette Way, Erith Marshes, Bexley, Greater London. Interior view of the pumping station, looking through an arch into the main atrium space
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Media ID 23747550
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Decorative Design Industrial Victorian Ironwork Pumping Station Sewage Works
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1. Title: "An Industrial Marvel of the Victorian Era: Crossness Pumping Station" 2. Nestled in the heart of Erith Marshes, in the borough of Bexley, Greater London, stands a testament to the ingenuity and engineering prowess of the Victorian era - Crossness Pumping Station. This iconic structure, now under the guardianship of Historic England, is a captivating blend of industrial might and decorative elegance, as depicted in this evocative photograph by Chris Redgrave (DP183400). 3. The interior view of the pumping station, as seen through the archway into the main atrium space, reveals a vast, cavernous chamber where the industrial process of sewage treatment once took place. The room's high ceilings, adorned with intricate ironwork, create an ethereal atmosphere, contrasting the raw power of the pumps and machinery that dominate the space. 4. The Crossness Pumping Station, designed by Sir Joseph Bazalgette, was a groundbreaking engineering achievement when it was completed in 1865. It was part of the revolutionary sewerage system that transformed London, eliminating the city's notorious sewage problems and improving public health. 5. The pumping station's design is a stunning example of Victorian industrial architecture. The use of cast iron, brick, and glass in its construction not only made it functional but also visually appealing. The decorative ironwork, with its intricate patterns and elegant curves, adds a sense of beauty to the otherwise utilitarian space. 6. This photograph captures the essence of the Crossness Pumping Station, encapsulating the dual nature of the structure as both a marvel of engineering and a work of art. It invites us to reflect on the past and the ingenuity of those who built it, while reminding us of the importance of preserving our industrial heritage for future generations.
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