Victorian pumping stations / Trevor Yorke.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Yorke, Trevor.

Series:

Shire library.

Shire library

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pumping stations--England--History--19th century.

Pumping stations.

Architecture, Victorian--England.

Architecture, Victorian.

Architecture, Industrial--England--History--19th century.

Architecture, Industrial.

Water treatment plants--England--History--19th century.

Water treatment plants.

Physical Description:

63 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm

Place of Publication:

London : Shire Publications, 2018.

Summary:

"Victorian pumping stations are colourful cathedrals of utility. Their imposing and striking exteriors enclose highly decorative cast-iron frames, built to encage powerful steam engines. They are glorious buildings which display the Victorians' architectural confidence and engineering skills. More than that, they represent a key part of the story of urban development and how our towns and cities were shaped in this period of ground-breaking invention and civic pride. In this illustrated guide, Trevor Yorke tells the story of Victorian pumping stations and explains why they were built in such a flamboyant manner, describing their architectural features and showing how their mighty steam engines worked. He includes examples of their glorious interior decoration from pumping stations across the country and provides a detailed list of those which are open to visitors" provided by publisher.

The Victorian Pumping Station -- The Buildings -- Steam Engines, Boilers and Pumps -- Water Works -- Sewerage Works -- Mines, Land Drainage and Hydraulic Power -- Places to Visit.

Notes:

Includes index.

Local Notes:

Athenaeum copy: Erpf Fund bookplate.

ISBN:

1784422681

9781784422684

OCLC:

982443040