Metropolitan Main Drainage Works at Crossness 1865

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Metropolitan Main Drainage Works at Crossness 1865

Exterior of the Southern Outfall Works of the Metropolitan Main Drainage Works at Crossness. This pumping station was built by Sir Joseph Bazalgette, as part of Londons drainage scheme. Date: 1865

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1865 Bazalgette Crossness Drainage Londons Main Metropolitan Outfall Pumping Scheme Southern

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This photograph showcases the exterior of the Southern Outfall Works of the Metropolitan Main Drainage Works at Crossness, an engineering marvel built by Sir Joseph Bazalgette in 1865. Located in London, this pumping station was a crucial component of Bazalgette's groundbreaking drainage scheme, designed to alleviate the city's chronic waterlogging issues and improve public health. The Metropolitan Main Drainage Works represented a significant advancement in urban infrastructure, as London's previous sewage system was inadequate and prone to flooding. The Crossness pumping station, with its impressive Victorian architecture, was responsible for transporting sewage from the heart of the city to the Thames, where it could be discharged into the tidal estuary and diluted. Sir Joseph Bazalgette, a renowned civil engineer, oversaw the construction of this engineering feat. His innovative design incorporated large-scale sewers, intercepting sewers, and pumping stations, all interconnected to form an extensive network that revolutionized London's drainage system. The Southern Outfall Works at Crossness was the largest and most important of these pumping stations, symbolizing the ingenuity and determination of Bazalgette and his team to solve London's water management challenges. This photograph, taken in 1865, offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the grandeur and importance of the Metropolitan Main Drainage Works at Crossness. Its historical significance continues to resonate today, as it stands as a testament to the power of human innovation and the enduring impact of engineering solutions on our urban landscapes.

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