Markfield Beam Engine and Museum — Attraction in London

The visit to the museum proved to be one of those nice surprises while exploring London. The shall museum has plenty of information panels explaining the history of the sewage pump station. The machinery was kept in perfect conditions and the book about Tottenham Sewage Works and the Wood Bros. Beam Engine was a nice way to contribute to the conservation of the museum while enjoying the reading. Above all, what made this visit so special was the dedication and knowledge of the volunteers in the museum that day. We were shown the machinery, explained how it works and told how to get involved, should we were interested. It's a small museum worth visiting, especially those days when it gets the...

This museum might be small, but its strength is in the beautifully restored machinery within it, and the care and enthusiasm of the staff (volunteers) on site. The sights, sounds and smells all make for a memorable experience, sometimes verging on the theatrical. A friend and I were given what felt like a personalised tour, in spite of a large number of other visitors there at the same time. I'd say this venue makes a great destination for lovers of engineering. It's well worth a visit and, for bonus marks, the cafe next door is...

Sewage pump from 1888, restored as a museum. Went on a day when the engine was running. Definitely worth seeing, very informative and in an amazing state of upkeep - I definitely can't agree with a previous reviewer's cleanliness complaint! The volunteers were very friendly and knowledgeable and clearly cared about the site. Visit took 30-45 min although the underground section was closed when I went. No longer a working sewage facility and smells are...