Pump House and Pump Masters House, London Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire

Photograph taken 26 February 2003 © Mr Derek E. Wharton. Source Historic England Archive ref: 37498

The new spring water pumping station was built in 1906 in Arts and Crafts style. The engine house still has its pumps in place. Water was pumped from boreholes and treated to remove iron by air injection and pressure filters. Chlorine was then added and pumped to a water tower and covered reservoir at Toplers Hill.

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Bedfordshire Biggleswade

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Edwardian (1902 - 1913)

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This water tower at Battys corner is dated 1916. It was built from reinforced concrete for Hull Corporation Waterworks. A plaque is inscribed: CITY OF HULL WATERWORKS WITHENSEA AND SOUTH HOLDERNESS SUPPLY 1916. The base contains pumps and a 300,000 gallon tank. The upper tank, of 100,000 gallon capacity, surrounds the central tower which carries a spiral staircase and pipe-work dated 1914. Read official list description.

Pump House and Pump Masters House, London Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire

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