A paddle-driven beam-engine suction pump for raising water, used at London Bridge. Engraving by W. Lowry, 1820, after J. Farey.

  • Farey, John, 1791-1851.
Date:
1820
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526333i
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This machinery was taken out of use in 1822, probably due to increasing pollution of the Thames

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[London] (Paternoster Row) : Published as the Act directs by Longman, Rees, Orme & Brown, 1820.

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1 print : engraving ; image 24.5 x 18 cm

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Water works. Machine for raising water at London Bridge ; Farey del. ; Lowry sc. Bears number: Plate II

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Wellcome Collection 526333i

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