Daily Photo – Crofton Pump House and Chimney

Daily Photo – Crofton Pump House and Chimney
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The Crofton pump house and chimney were built in 1807 and started working in 1809. I think the patches on the wall were where the beams for the 1812 Boulton and Watt pump were passed through the wall.

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Daily Photo – Crofton Beam Engines

Daily Photo – Crofton Beam Engines
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I thought I'd post a photo I took of the beams of the Crofton Beam Engines. These are the oldest working steam engines in the world!

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Daily Photo – Tower Bridge Steam Engine

Daily Photo – Tower Bridge Steam Engine
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Today's photo is of a Tower Bridge Steam Engine. One of two identical engines, it is housed under the south approach to the bridge.

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