We went for a walk along the Kennet and Avon canal and had a look at the pumping station,it’s of the late Georgian period and started pumping in 1831,still to this day when it is in operation it takes water from the river Avon and puns it up 48ft into the canal itself. Sadly on our visit it was closed so we never got to see...
Read moreAbsolutely superb tour by Tony and Julian. It's an impressive and historic piece of engineering which is maintained in working order by a team of friendly and knowledgeable volunteers.
If you're on the canal, I'd strongly advise mooring up on one of their open days as it was a fascinating morning and well worth the inexpensive...
Read moreThe most superb example of a totally eco-friendly, non-polluting energy source in full working order and only 207years old. Great opportunity to see it in operation doing what it was originally designed and built to do. Do visit and give them a generous donation to help keep it running for future generations to marvel...
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