The Abbey Pumping Station pumped Leicester's sewage from 1891 to 1964, with the engines restored after the station became a museum. The event, on Sunday, will see its beam engines in steam, ...

The Crossness and Abbey Mills pumping stations have been superseded by more advanced systems, but the ornate Victorian buildings remain. Crossness station, located on the south bank in the borough ...

The pumping station designed in a cruciform plan, with a Slavic dome and a Byzantine interior. Two Moorish-styled chimneys unused since steam power had been replaced by electric motors in 1933 were ...

The following year, Bazalgette began work with architect Charles Henry Driver on Crossness, which opened in 1865; Abbey Mills Pumping Station, also embellished, followed, with completion in 1868.

A festive event featuring steam engines and traditional toys will take place in Leicester this weekend. The event will showcase model railways, steam displays and live music on Sunday (December 1 ...

Abbey Pumping Station, pictured, has four working examples of Victorian beam engines A museum is hosting an open day as part of a series of events to commemorate its 50th year.