Bazalgette Collection

Sir Joseph Bazalgette
SIR WILLIAM GEORGE ARMSTRONG, Baron Armstrong Engineer, inventor and arms manufacturer

Hammersmith Bridge, west London, was the first suspension bridge over the River Thames. It was designed by noted civil engineer Sir Joseph Bazalgette. Date: completed 1887

Hammersmith Bridge, London - designed by the noted civil engineer Sir Joseph Bazalgette. Date: 1909

Sir Jospeh Bazalgette
SIR JOSEPH WILLIAM BAZALGETTE engineer who embanked the Thames, and gave London its drains

Battersea Bridge
This pastel painting provides a gloomy view of Battersea Bridge, an arch bridge which spans the river Thames in London, designed by the architect Joseph Bazalgette circa 1890. Date: circa 1919

London First Sewage System Fleet Streets Street
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Sir Joseph William Bazalgette, 1819 - 1891. 19th-century English civil engineer
2603470 Sir Joseph William Bazalgette, 1819 - 1891. 19th-century English civil engineer, responsible for the sewer network for central London From The Review of Reviews

Underground Reservoir at Crossness 1865
Interior of the underground reservoir of the Metropolitan Main Drainage Works at Crossness in 1865, officially opened by the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) in that year

Metropolitan Main Drainage Works at Crossness 1865
Exterior of the Southern Outfall Works of the Metropolitan Main Drainage Works at Crossness. This pumping station was built by Sir Joseph Bazalgette, as part of Londons drainage scheme. Date: 1865

Engine House at the Metropolitan Main Drainage Works 1865
Visit of the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) to open the Metropolitan Main Drainage Works at Crossness. Number of visitors in the engine room of the works

Victoria Embankment, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Victoria Embankment, 1872. Part of the Thames Embankment on the north bank of the River Thames, construction began in 1865 and was completed in 1870 under Joseph Bazalgette. From, " LONDON

Section of the Thames Embarkment, 1867, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Section of the Thames Embarkment, 1867, (c1876). 19th-century civil engineering project primarily designed by Sir Joseph Bazalgette of a low level interceptor sewer

Sublimated Sewage Station: The Engine House at Abbey Mills, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Sublimated Sewage Station: The Engine House at Abbey Mills, c1935. Abbey Mills Pumping Station, in Stratford, East London, nicknamed the Cathedral of Sewage for its ornate design

Sir Joseph W Bazalgette, 1863. Portrait of the famous civil engineer Joseph Bazalgette who designed the London sewage system, completed in 1875, and the Thames Embankment

Victoria Embankment, showing Somerset House, London, 1887. The Victoria Embankment is part of the Thames Embankment, designed by Sir Joseph Bazalgette in the 1860s to accommodate a modern sewer

Victoria Embankment, showing Temple Gardens and St Pauls Cathedral, London, 1887. The Victoria Embankment is part of the Thames Embankment

One of the sphinxes, Victoria Embankment, London, 1924-1926. The Victoria Embankment on the north side of the Thames was designed by Joseph Bazalgette

Sir Joseph Bazalgette, CB, British civil engineer, 1877. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Sir Joseph Bazalgette, CB, British civil engineer, 1877. Bazalgettes major achievements were in the field of public health engineering

Woolwich Free Ferry, London, 20th Century. The free ferry service across the Thames between Woolwich and Newham was instigated by Sir Joseph Bazalgette and began operating in 1889

Thames Embankment, London, 20th Century. The Embankment was designed by the civil engineer Joseph Bazalgette to accommodate his new sewer system and to provide a thoroughfare alongside the river

Joseph Bazalgette (1819-1891), English civil engineer, 1887. Bazalgettes major achievements were in the field of public health engineering

Hammersmith Bridge over the River Thames, West London - note the Horse-drawn Harrods Delivery van - designed by the noted civil engineer Sir Joseph Bazalgette. Date: circa 1904

Main drainage of the metropolis
Drainage works in London to purify the water: sectional view of the tunnels from Wick Lane, near Old Ford, Bow. Date: 1859

The Underground Reservoir at Crossness, 1865
Engraving showing the interior of the underground reservoir of the Metropolitan Main Drainage Works at Crossness in 1865. This image shows the reservoir illuminated for the officially opening by

Main Drainage of London, 1865 (engraving)
XJF3037869 Main Drainage of London, 1865 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Main Drainage of London)

JOSEPH WILLIAM BAZALGETTE (1819-1891). English civil engineer

Joseph Bazalgette (1819-1891) English civil engineer: Public health engineering: Metropolitan (London) main drainage scheme: Thames embankment. Photograph published London 1887. Woodburytype

Design for Tower Bridge by Joseph Bazalgette
Design for cantilever bridge (Tower Bridge) by Joseph Bazalgette, 1878 Date: 1878

Thames Embankment Section
Illustration from 1867 showing a cross-section of the Thames Embankment, at that time in construction and completed in 1870

Albert Embankment Lamps
Lovely Victorian lamp posts and benches on the terrace of County Hall, Albert Embankment, London. The Embankment was built 1866 - 1869 by Sir Joseph Bazalgette Date: early 1950s

Construction of the Metropolitan Main Drainage Works, Crossn
Engraving showing the construction of the Metropolitan Main Drainage Works at Crossness, Kent, in 1864. This facility, now better known as Crossness Pumping Station

Thames Embankment, London, 1863
Engraving showing the steam boat landing pier which was proposed and designed by J.W. Bazalgette, to be constructed between Waterloo and Blackfriars Bridges, London, 1863

Crossness Opened
J W Bazalgette opens the Southern Pumping Establishment at Crossness, a key item in his Main Drainage system for Metropolitan London

Ratcatcher in Sewer 1870
A ratcatcher at work in the sewers of London

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"Bazalgette: The Visionary Engineer Behind London's Sewage System" Sir Joseph Bazalgette, the brilliant mind behind London's first sewage system, left an indelible mark on the city's infrastructure. Born in 1819, this 19th-century English civil engineer revolutionized public health with his groundbreaking work. One of his notable achievements was Hammersmith Bridge, a magnificent structure that still stands today as a testament to his engineering prowess. Sir Jospeh Bazalgette's innovative design ensured safe passage over the River Thames for generations to come. But it was not just bridges that defined Bazalgette's legacy; he is best known for constructing the Metropolitan Main Drainage Works at Crossness. This underground reservoir and engine house were marvels of their time, effectively managing and treating wastewater from central London. Bazalgette understood the importance of sanitation in preventing diseases like cholera from spreading through crowded urban areas. His tireless efforts led to cleaner streets and healthier communities throughout the city. The Victoria Embankment stands as another remarkable achievement by Bazalgette. Collaborating with artist Gustave Doré, he created a stunning riverside promenade that not only beautified London but also protected it from flooding. Sir Joseph William Bazalgette may have passed away in 1891, but his contributions continue to shape modern-day London. From Battersea Bridge to Fleet Streets Street, his sewer network remains vital in maintaining a clean and functional cityscape. As we admire these structures today, let us remember Sir Jospeh Bazalgette as more than just an engineer - he was a visionary who transformed our understanding of urban planning and public health forever.