Coleham Pumping Station, Steam machinery museum in Shrewsbury, England.
Coleham Pumping Station is a museum building in Shrewsbury that houses two large beam engines made by Renshaws. These machines were powered by coal-fired boilers and pumped the town's sewerage until 1970.
The building opened in 1901 and was part of the town's sewerage system during the Victorian period. It is now Grade II listed and stands as a record of an important chapter in urban infrastructure development.
The station is cared for by a community of volunteers dedicated to preserving industrial heritage. Visitors can watch these enthusiasts maintain the machinery and keep the site's story alive.
The museum opens on selected days throughout the year and offers guided tours to visitors. It is wise to check opening times in advance and dress appropriately, as the interior can feel cool.
The building preserves audio recordings from 1968 that capture the authentic sounds of the machinery during operation. These rare recordings allow visitors to experience nearly how the site sounded when it was working.
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