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SOS – Saving Our Sandfields

Posted on July 6, 2018 by

I have seen several so called industrial heritage renovation projects looking like they will never be finished. A dab of paint here, a touch of primer there, lots started, and nothing finished. These places look like pitherers paradises. But these … Continue reading →

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Hidden Heritage – The story of Crumpwood Ram Pump House

Posted on April 5, 2018 by

Monday 9 @7.30pm, in the rear meeting room of the The Bowling Green Friary Road Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6QJ Tel: 01543 257344 The Bowling Green serves some great food and real ales. Following the monthly meeting of the Lichfield Waterworks … Continue reading →

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Sandfields Pumping Station People

Posted on January 22, 2018 by

An amazing selection of photographs showing just a small proportion of the hard work the volunteers have put into saving one of the most important pieces of industrial heritage in the midlands.  A lot more work has also been dome … Continue reading →

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Press Release – Lichfield Waterworks Trust

Posted on November 16, 2017 by

The campaign to save the Grade II* listed Victorian Waterworks at Sandfields Pumping Station, Lichfield takes another step forward with the award of a Project Viability Grant from the Architectural Heritage Fund.   The Lichfield Waterworks Trust was set up … Continue reading →

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Architectural Heritage Fund Viability Study Grant

Posted on November 15, 2017 by

Great news! Lichfield Waterworks Trust have been awarded an Architectural Heritage Fund Viability Study grant. Another big step towards saving one of the most important pieces of industrial heritage in the midlands #Sandfields Chairman David Moore and Trust Secretary Gill … Continue reading →

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Revealing the Past, Telling the Story of Clean Water

Posted on April 1, 2017 by

Nice article in the Express and Start last week. They would like to follow our progress so this is a great opportunity to show the links between Sandfields and the black Country.  

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If you’re up for a challenge, join us now

Posted on January 20, 2017 by

We had our final meeting with Persimmon Homes Ltd today in preparation of the start of the licence to enter. Persimmon Homes Ltd have done an amazing job of tidying up the pumping station and have completed a number of … Continue reading →

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Maplebrook Pumping Station in Burntwood

Posted on December 3, 2016 by

Fantastic tour of Maplebrook Pumping Station in Burntwood this morning. Thanks to all who came and special thanks to Chris Pattison and all the volunteers from the Lichfield Waterworks Trust plus South Staffs Water for allowing us to visit. Do … Continue reading →

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Lichfield Georgian Festival – Waterworks Walk

Posted on August 31, 2016 by

Lichfield celebrates it Heritage Open Day with a Georgian Festival this year from Friday 16 – Sunday 18 September 2016. As part of Heritage Weekend there will be a fantastic range of historic themed talks, walks and entertainment to suit … Continue reading →

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Lichfield City Neighbourhood Plan

Posted on July 31, 2016 by

Great to know that Sandfields Pumping Station has now taken its rightful place in Lichfield City Neighbourhood Plan. “The water history of Lichfield is an important part of the City’s heritage, with its focus on the Sandfields grade II* listed … Continue reading →

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