Regular Pumping Station Turned Into Main London's Attraction!
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You couldn't even imagine that a simple station could transform into such piece of art!
theguardian.com
London has been recorded as one the most visited cities in Europe, with its famous attractions of Big Ben and Westminster Abbey, but the capital of Great Britain doesn't stop adding new attractions to its list of amenities.
slate.com
Now, one of the off beaten and unusual attractions became the pumping station which has just undergone a great million budget like renovation and turned into real masterpiece! Originally built in 1865 and having served to its people for many years, finally the building got totally new look and is ready to boast with its interior design to every visitor!
missimmyslondon.com
The main function of the station got preserved by the designer Sir Joseph Bazalgette though the interior designed features iron cast details . Such major components of the pumping system as four original engines remained untouched and are probably the largest rotative beam engines left that can be found anywhere around the globe.
luphen.org.uk
In order to save a sufficient sum of money for the renovation, the Crossness Engines Trusty was formed back in 80-s and 2.7 million pounds were given in order to compete the project, Now, when the renovation has been complete the pumping station welcomes the visitors to admire its unique design. Before visiting double check with the information on the website , as the opening hours are changing. The working staff consists from volunteers only and that's why the schedule for public visiting might slightly change.
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