British Engineerium

The British Engineerium occupied the Goldstone Pumping Station complex, featuring distinctive red brick buildings with Gothic architectural touches dating from 1866. The collection included steam engines, mechanical equipment, and industrial artifacts spanning the late 19th century.

The pumping station building was erected in 1866 and functioned as a water supply facility for over a century before closing in 1971. Jonathan Minns recognized its cultural value and rescued the site from decline by converting it into a museum.

This place once demonstrated Victorian engineering achievements through displays of steam engines and mechanical devices that showed how British industry evolved. Visitors could witness the technological innovations that shaped daily life and manufacturing in that era.

The museum site is currently not open to visitors, having closed since 2006, and its collection has been dispersed through various sales. The historic buildings and grounds remain preserved as protected structures and can be viewed from outside.

The site comprises five separate historically protected structures including a prominent chimney and former boiler house, all part of a Grade II* listed ensemble. This architectural variety represents a rare surviving example of Victorian industrial buildings as an integrated complex.

Location: Brighton and Hove

Address: The Droveway, Hove, East Sussex BN3 7QA

Website: https://britishengineerium.org

GPS coordinates: 50.84420,-0.17580

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:43