Stretham Old Engine is a steam-powered engine just south of Stretham in Cambridgeshire, England, that was used to pump water from flood-affected areas of The Fens back into the River Great Ouse. It is one of only three surviving drainage engines in East Anglia, and is a Grade II* listed building.
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Recently Three Ladies in a Boat looked to moor next to the Stretham Old Engine Museum. One Lady had an accident. Simon, who works at the museum was at hand and so very kindly helped us out. We can not thank him enough. In additional to the kindness shown we quickly had a look in side the museum and I must say it was GREAT. Well worth a visit. The engine and equipment in the museum were in brilliant condition. Another splendid job. Thank you Simon for your help and also thank you to you and the rest of the museum team for preserving such...
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This is a fantastic destination to discover the history of how the Victorians resolved the problem of moving large quantities of water from the fields to the river. The volunteers were very helpful and friendly in their presentations in showing how this marvel of Victorian engineering works. No photographs do it justice......go and see it, there is no substitute, it will amaze. Ask to see the Archimedes screw from even further back in time. All school children...
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Brilliant place to visit for anyone interested in history of the Fens, engineering, agriculture and society. Also it's a super location just to experience some peace and tranquillity. Accessibility is a bit of an issue inside the building, this was actually constructed as a 'working machine' after all! The volunteer team we met were fantastic with their knowledge of the old engine and the fenlands history, their enthusiasm is quite infectious. Well worth an...
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