Crampton Tower, Broadstairs
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Crampton Tower, Broadstairs
Image: © Alan Murray-Rust Taken: 5 Sep 2022
Designed by Thomas Crampton for the Broadstairs Water Company which he formed in 1859, Listed Grade II. Crampton was an engineer, born in Broadstairs, particularly well known during early railway development for a distinctive style of locomotive with large driving wheels behind rather than under the boiler giving a low centre of gravity and making for a stable locomotive capable of fast running for its period. He was an innovator in a wide range of subjects and the tower now houses a museum of his achievements.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.359991
Longitude
1.433208