Kew Bridge Steam Museum - Hammersmith beam
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Kew Bridge Steam Museum - Hammersmith beam
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 29 Jun 2008
A hollow-work Cornish beam engine beam (or bob) from an engine that was used at Hammersmith Waterworks. The area round it has been landscaped and turned into a pleasant garden for museum visitors. The beam could use some conservation work as it is looking a bit rusty.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.489292
Longitude
-0.290573