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In June 2007, HELC went by coach to the Thames Barrier and were shown round one of the towers.
More trips with an engineering dimension can be found under the button
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on the top left of the screen |
 The Barrier from the bank |
Crane |
 Hydraulic piston for moving the barriers. The wrapping is to stop the steel from going rusty. The whole area was spotless.  |
 The Engineers' Lunch Club |
 Towards the opposite bank of the Thames |
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crossness pumping station |
 Manchester boiler without plate |
 A Pre-war bathroom |
 A collection of loos |
 Victorian splendour |
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 HELC members |
 Beam engine |
 Bearing on the end of the beam another view on the right |
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 Restored pillar |
 Hub and protected stairwell |
 Pump to lift the sewage |
 Spiral staircase to floor below |
