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Stretham Old Engine

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.

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Malik Raoulda said:

Remarquable et c'est très intéressant. Est-ce -que le moteur de drainage est-il toujours opérationnel ?
Un superbe rendu bien partagé.
Bonne et agréable fin de soirée.
4 years ago ( translate )

Peter_Private_Box replied to Malik Raoulda:

Hi Malik ,
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
4 years ago

raingirl said:

Have you ever had the experience of suddenly seeing the same thing everywhere you look? I just started reading The Narrowboat Summer by Anne Youngson and just today looked up Narrowboat hires and hotels. And here you go, even though your photo is about the building (very interesting!), there are narrowboats! I want to travel at 4 miles per hour, slow my life down and enjoy such things as this building here. Have you ever been on a narrowboat?

Delightful scene. And thanks for the information about the building - one would not know just by looking at it.
4 years ago

Peter_Private_Box replied to raingirl:

Hi Laura ,
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
4 years ago

Nick Weall said:

Hi Peter. A lovely scene and thanks for the interesting info ~ Stay Safe
4 years ago

Peter_Private_Box replied to Nick Weall:

Hi Nick ,
Thank you so much for your very kind visit.
I am so happy that you like the scene.
Best Wishes, and keep safe!!
Peter
4 years ago

╰☆☆June☆☆╮ said:

Good work my friend.
Have a nice evening, stay well.
4 years ago ( translate )

Peter_Private_Box replied to ╰☆☆June☆☆╮:

Hi June ,
Thank you for visiting!
Glad you like it.
Best Wishes, and keep safe!!
Peter
4 years ago

Steve D said:

What a lovely shot Peter and a scene most certainly liked by me also .. interesting info also ..

Best wishes and stay safe

Steve
4 years ago

Peter_Private_Box replied to Steve D:

Hi Steve ,
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
4 years ago

Ulrich John said:

A very nice view, Peter !
4 years ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) said:

Great composition and a lovely scene from the past Peter
A terrific image that I like !
4 years ago

Herb Riddle said:

A great old engine house with this fine canal scene Peter. very likeable.

Thanks for sharing with our UK Landscape Photography Group , Herb
4 years ago

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

The kind of landscape I love to see Peter.
A superb shot.
Best wishes,
Rosa.
4 years ago

Esther said:

Are those houseboats or river cruises? Very serene.
4 years ago ( translate )