Tag Archives: industrial heritage

Sandfields Architecture

Posted on October 8, 2017 by

Sandfields plumping Station is a Gothic Revival masterpiece, a cathedral to the industrial revolution, for years abandon, and for years unloved. The Gothic Revival style gave Briton its industrial look and identity. Inspired by the Gilbert Scots, it embraced the glory … Continue reading →

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Extraordinary Progress

Posted on July 21, 2017 by

The team are making extraordinary progress cleaning away 10 years of accumulated rust, dirt and grime. Great care is needed when working on industrial heritage large objects, this is about preserving the past and not making it look like new. … Continue reading →

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Do Something Different This Weekend

Posted on August 26, 2016 by

At a loose end this weekend? Got that #Friday feeling? Got that #Fridayfeeling fancy a #dayout Get yourself down to #Claymills Pumping Station near Burton on Trent. Claymills Pumping Station is a must see place. it is an excellent example … Continue reading →

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The elixir of longer life, on tap

Posted on January 7, 2016 by

If I were to say to you, that there is a compound that can extend the life expectancy of the average human being by twenty five years, would you be interested? Unfortunately developing this compound would require the finest minds, … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes at the 21st Century Museum

Posted on September 21, 2015 by

A lot of people tell me that they would love to be involved with Sandfields Pumping Station, but they are not sure they have any skills we can use. My response is always, if you can smile and say ‘welcome … Continue reading →

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Monthly Progress Meeting of the Friends of Sandfields Pumping Station – Thursday 29 January 2015

Posted on January 13, 2015 by

The Friends of Sandfields Pumping Station are a constituted group who are fighting to save the Grade II* listed building know as Sandfields Pumping Station for the benefit of the community. English Heritage has designated Sandfields Pumping Station as a … Continue reading →

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Engine House at Sandfields Pumping Station, Chesterfield Road, Lichfield – List Entry Amended

Posted on January 1, 2015 by

  A letter from English Heritage recently received….. Following your application to amend the entry for the above building on the List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, we have now considered all the representations made and completed … Continue reading →

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The Annual General Meeting of the Friends of Sandfields Pumping Station

Posted on November 3, 2014 by

The Friends of Sandfields Pumping Station are a constituted group who are fighting to save what some see as Lichfield’s most significant pieces of Industrial Heritage, a true hidden gem form the past. All are welcome to become involved in … Continue reading →

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English Heritage Listing update status

Posted on October 15, 2014 by

Today we responded to the consultation report relating to our application to amend and upgrade the listed status of Sandfields Pumping Station. We listened very carefully to your responses as part of the consultation process and concluded that we should … Continue reading →

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Lichfield’s Arts & Heritage Procession

Posted on October 15, 2014 by

The Friends of Sandfields is participating in an Arts & Heritage Procession through Lichfield City Centre on the morning of Saturday 25th October. In addition we have booked a table in the Guildroom (Guildhall downstairs room) and wall space in … Continue reading →

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