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Monthly Archives: July 2015
Water Walks, exploring the story of water in Lichfield
On Saturday 19th September, for the Lichfield Heritage Weekend, the Lichfield Waterworks Trust are putting on three Water Walks, exploring the story of water in Lichfield. They are: 1) A history and wildlife walk around Stowe and Minster Pools (Meet … Continue reading
Monthly Progress Meeting of the Lichfield Waterworks Trust
Monthly Progress Meeting of the Lichfield Waterworks Trust, formerly known as the Friends of Sandfields Pumping Station. Thursday 30 July 2015 @ 7:30pm – please note the new venue The meeting place is; Duke of York 23/25 Greenhill Lichfield Staffordshire … Continue reading
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Fire and water…. acts of god and myths
John Child’s working model of a Newcomen Atmospheric Engine. It was Thomas Newcomen who designed and built the first practical working steam engine in 1712; his invention changed the world. There is surprisingly very little known about Newcomen … Continue reading
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Tagged Live Steam, newcomen engine, Sandfields Pumping Station, steam engine, water
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Florette Festival Market at Lichfield Festival – Saturday 4 July
The Lichfield Waterworks Trust (Friends of Sandfields Pumping Station) have a stall at the Florette Festival Market in Lichfield, and will be on hand to chat and answer questions. Do pop along and say hello, stand C16 in the Cathedral … Continue reading
