Stretham Old Engine is a steam-powered engine just south of Stretham in Cambridgeshire, England, that was used to pump water from flood-affected areas of The Fens back into the River Great Ouse. It is one of only three surviving drainage engines in East Anglia, and is a Grade II* listed building.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stretham_Old_Engine
22 comments
Malik Raoulda said:
Un superbe rendu bien partagé.
Bonne et agréable fin de soirée.
Peter_Private_Box replied to Malik Raoulda:
Thank you very much!
I'm happy that you had a good look!!
I believe that it can be used for demonstration, but not used for real purpose.
Best Wishes, and keep safe!!
Peter
raingirl said:
Delightful scene. And thanks for the information about the building - one would not know just by looking at it.
Peter_Private_Box replied to raingirl:
Your visit is much appreciated. Thank you!
I am pleased you found it interesting. Strange co incidence do happen!
I had a quick look and found a web site giving the history of canals, although there must be many more.. www.canalholidays.co.uk/canal-holidays/history-of-the-canals
And yes, I have been on a narrow boat from Llangollen , and over Pontcysyllte viaduct, ( www.ipernity.com/doc/2247998/45592756 ) on a few occasions.
You will find quite a few narrow boat pictures around my gallery (eg www.ipernity.com/doc/2247998/49278544 ) but I don't have an album for them yet.
Best Wishes, and keep safe!!
Peter
Nick Weall said:
Peter_Private_Box replied to Nick Weall:
Thank you so much for your very kind visit.
I am so happy that you like the scene.
Best Wishes, and keep safe!!
Peter
╰☆☆June☆☆╮ said:
Have a nice evening, stay well.
Peter_Private_Box replied to ╰☆☆June☆☆╮:
Thank you for visiting!
Glad you like it.
Best Wishes, and keep safe!!
Peter
Steve D said:
Best wishes and stay safe
Steve
Peter_Private_Box replied to Steve D:
Thank you for visiting!
I'm happy that you had a good look!!
Unfortunately the building was closed due to the virus, so I'll come back another day!
Very close to Ely
Best Wishes, a good weekend, and keep safe!!
Peter
Ulrich John said:
Roger (Grisly) said:
A terrific image that I like !
Herb Riddle said:
Thanks for sharing with our UK Landscape Photography Group , Herb
Rosalyn Hilborne said:
A superb shot.
Best wishes,
Rosa.
Esther said: