Description and History of Site:-
Deptford Pumping Station (now known as Greenwich Pumping Station), 1859-62. First stage of Bazalgette's London Main Drainage Scheme. Lifts dry-weather flow and storm water 18 ft into Southern Outfall Sewer running to Crossness. Cast- and wrought-iron coalsheds on banks of Deptford Creek, covering 18,000 sq. ft remain. The two beam-engine houses linked by boiler house. Only South Wing (enlarged 1930-31) now used, houses vertical electric pumps, three Allen diesels and two Crossley horizontal gas engines converted to diesel, all installed 1934. Italianate station, built in light-coloured brick with darker pilasters (Allen's Ballington salmon and brimstone coloured bricks), consists of central boiler house flanked by two wings containing pumps. Adjoining in Greenwich High Rd, 377771, is electricity substation with initials L. E. S. C. (London Electricity Supply Co.)
Further Reading and References:-
Ashdown, John; Bussell, Michael; Carter, Paul. 'A Survey of Industrial Monuments of Greater London'. Thames Basin Archaeological Observers' Group, 1969
Docklands History Survey, Greater London Council Historic Buildings Division 1984, ISBN 978-0716813293.
Smith, Tim R. 'A gazetteer of hydraulic power in London'. London's Industrial Archaeology No 19 [2021]
http://www.glias.org.uk/journals/19-c.pdf
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Key Words :- Sewage Pumping Station
Viewing the Site :- Visible from DLR trains to Lewisham
Address :- Norman Road, Greenwich, London, Greater London, SE10
Grid Ref :- TQ 3772 7722
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.477183 , Long -0.018278
Local Authority :- Greenwich London Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Greater London Council
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1213334, 1289021, 1213549,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1862 -
Contributor :- GLIAS Database - 2 June 2018
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