Bestwood Pumping Station, Steam-powered pumping station in Bestwood Village, England.
The red brick Victorian pumping station stands with a central tower, large arched windows, and decorative stonework on its exterior walls.
Built in the 1870s, this water pumping facility supported the growing population of Nottinghamshire through the distribution of clean drinking water.
The pumping station represents the engineering achievements of Victorian England and serves as an educational resource for studying industrial development.
Visitors can reach the pumping station via local transport to Bestwood Village, with guided tours available through prior arrangement.
The station retains its original steam-powered mechanisms, including massive beam engines that demonstrate 19th-century water distribution technology.
Location: Bestwood Village
GPS coordinates: 53.02840,-1.13772
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:55
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