Hydraulic accumulator tower and chimney, Limehouse
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Hydraulic accumulator tower and chimney, Limehouse
Image: © Chris Allen Taken: 21 Aug 2011
This hydraulic pumping station was housed in an arch of the viaduct with the chimney and accumulator tower alongside. It provided power to cranes, capstans and hoists in Limehouse Basin or as it was then the Regent's Canal Dock. Dating from 1869, it is the earliest surviving example in London. A staircase has been inserted inside the weight case of the accumulator and there is a roof top viewing platform that is open on London Open House days (is somebody going to get some shots for the site?).
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Image Location
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51.511907
Longitude
-0.035074