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Waterworks, Lewes Road

Brighton's first piped water supply was provided to a few privileged customers in about 1834 from a well and pumping station in Lewes Road.

  • Brighton's first piped water c1834

    Brighton's first piped water c1834

    Brighton’s first piped water supply was provided to a few privileged customers in about 1834 from a well and pumping ...
  • Photo of the pumping station

    Photo of the pumping station

  • Views of Mile Oak in 1940

    Views of Mile Oak in 1940

    This is a picture of the old waterworks taken in 1940 which incorporated an impressive steam powered beam engine. It ...
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