AN ARRAY of steam engines, interesting mechanics and a bountiful nature area will be on display at a historic attraction.
Twyford Waterworks will be open to the public on Sunday, September 4.
A spokesman said: "Discover how the drinking water that's piped to all our homes has been pumped from deep within the Hampshire Downs for over 120 years.
"Watch the machinery once used to do this in action and learn about its history.
"As much of the site will be open and in operation as possible. Come and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of a working Edwardian Waterworks."
READ MORE HERE: Work begins on cleaning King Alfred statue
Visitors will be able to see:
- Majestic Hathorn Davey steam pumping engine at work utilising steam from the Babcock & Wilcox boiler;
- Large Ruston diesel pumping engines with one running at various times during the day;
- 1895 Crossley gas engine and other smaller pumps in operation;
- Lime Kilns and water softening works, including the hydraulic (water powered) engines working;
- Nature trail with pond and hide;
- Industrial railway being demonstrated;
- Visiting exhibits and displays.
The Tea Room will be serving a variety of light refreshments alongside a BBQ.
For further information visit twyfordwaterworks.co.uk
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Editors' Code of Practice. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion, then please contact the editor here. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can contact IPSO here
© 2001-2022. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. A Gannett Company. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. HP10 9TY. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |
Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event.
As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles.
Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services.
These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community.
It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times.