Crossness Collection

Crossness Interior
Crossness Pumping Station - interior

The Metropolitan Main Drainage, General View of the Southern Outfall Works at Crossness (engraving)
1610237 The Metropolitan Main Drainage, General View of the Southern Outfall Works at Crossness (engraving) by English School

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

London Metropolitan Main Drainage at Crossness 1865
London Metropolitan Main Drainage: the southern outfall works (machine house) at Crossness (about 3km below Woolwich) - interior view. Date: 1865

The Prince of Wales opening the Metropolitan Main-Drainage Works at Crossness (engraving)
1610248 The Prince of Wales opening the Metropolitan Main-Drainage Works at Crossness (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Metropolitan Main Drainage, Plan of the Southern Outfall Works at Crossness (engraving)
1610244 Metropolitan Main Drainage, Plan of the Southern Outfall Works at Crossness (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Metropolitan Main Drainage)

The Metropolitan Main-Drainage Works at Crossness, View in the Reservoir (engraving)
1610238 The Metropolitan Main-Drainage Works at Crossness, View in the Reservoir (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Opening the Metropolitan Main-Drainage Works at Crossness, the Prince of Wales starting the Engines (engraving)
1610247 Opening the Metropolitan Main-Drainage Works at Crossness, the Prince of Wales starting the Engines (engraving) by English School

The Metropolitan Main-Drainage Works at Crossness (engraving)
1103289 The Metropolitan Main-Drainage Works at Crossness (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Metropolitan Main-Drainage Works at Crossness)

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

London Metropolitan Main Drainage with Prince of Wales
London Metropolitan Main Drainage : the southern outfall works at Crossness - Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII), been shown around. Date: 1865

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

Metropolitan Main Drainage Scheme, carried out under the direction of James Bazalgette (1819 - 1891). Instead of being discharged into the Thames as it flowed through London

Kentish Snail (Monacha cantiana) baby, crawling along reed stem, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, September

Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum) adult, close-up of head, basking on boardwalk, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, November

Red Slug (Arion rufus) adult, close-up of head showing pneumostome (breathing hole), crossing concrete roadway, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, September

Red Slug (Arion rufus) adult, lifting head whilst crossing concrete roadway, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, September

Red Slug (Arion rufus) adult, crossing concrete roadway, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, September

Long-winged Conehead (Conocephalus discolor) female nymph, resting on dried reed, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, June

Labyrinth Spider (Agelena labyrinthica) adult, surrounded by remains of recent meals, in tunnel web, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, June

Small Scabious (Scabiosa columbaria) close-up of flower, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, June

Emperor Moth (Saturnia pavonia) early instar caterpillar, feeding on leaf, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, june

Water Vole (Arvicola terrestris) cages, housing voles trapped at Crossness Nature Reserve whilst new habitat is built for them in mitigation for extension to sewage treatment works, Wildwood Trust

Horse, adult, standing in snow, used for conservation grazing on marshland, with Thames Water sewage sludge incinerator in background, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, february

Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) guard workers, guarding nest entrance, nesting in Thames Water hydrant chamber, extremely unusual behaviour as honey bees don t nest underground because of risk of

Alderfly (Sialis lutaria) adult, resting on stem, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, may

German Wasp (Vespula germanica) adult, close-up of head, chewing wood from boardwalk to make paper for nest, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, august

White Dead-nettle (Lamium album) close-up of flowers and flowerbuds, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, april

Lucerne (Medicago sativa) flowering, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, june

Picture-winged Thistle Gall Fly (Urophora cardui) adult, resting on leaf, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, june

Mealy Plum Aphid (Hyalopterus pruni) red and green phases, various different ages, swarming on Common Reed (Phragmites australis) leaf, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, july

Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) workers, group at nest entrance, nesting in Thames Water hydrant chamber, extremely unusual behaviour as honey bees don t nest underground because of risk of

Nettle Weevil (Phyllobius pomaceus) adult pair, mating, on underside of Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) leaf, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, june

Bug hotel covered in snow, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, february

Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) worker, leaving nest to go foraging, nesting in Thames Water hydrant chamber, extremely unusual behaviour as honey bees don t nest underground because of risk of

Grass Bug (Notostira elongata) adult, cleaning antennae with front legs, clinging to grass, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, may

Alderfly (Sialis lutaria) adult, resting on leaf, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, may

Slender Groundhopper (Tetrix subulata) adult, resting on stem, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, may

Water Vole (Arvicola terrestris) baited trap on polystyrene float in reedbed ditch, voles are trapped and taken into captivity whilst new habitat is built for them in mitigation for extension to

Sweet Briar (Rosa rubiginosa) close-up of flowers, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, june

Field Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis) flowering, twining around grasses, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, july

Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) guard worker, guarding nest entrance, nesting in Thames Water hydrant chamber, extremely unusual behaviour as honey bees don t nest underground because of risk of

Bishops Mitre Bug (Aelia acuminata) adult, clambering over leaf litter, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, may

Great Black Slug (Arion ater) reddish brown form, adult, close-up of head and mantle, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, june

Brown-lipped Grove Snail (Cepaea nemoralis) adult, climbing grass leaf, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, may

Barn Owl (Tyto alba) nestbox, covered in snow, Crossness Nature Resrve, Bexley, Kent, England, february

Field Wolfspider (Pardosa agrestis) adult, resting in long grass, waiting to ambush prey, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, may

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"Unveiling the Marvels of Crossness: A Journey into the Depths of Drainage" Step into the world Interior, where hidden beneath its surface lies a remarkable feat of engineering - The Metropolitan Main Drainage. With engravings capturing its grandeur and significance, we delve into this underground marvel. Behold the General View of the Southern Outfall Works at Crossness, an intricate network designed to manage London's drainage system. Dating back to 1865, it stands as a testament to human ingenuity in combating sanitation challenges. The Underground Reservoir at a sight to behold. Its vast expanse holds gallons upon gallons of wastewater, ensuring efficient disposal for a growing city. Witnessed through engravings, one can only imagine the scale and magnitude that this reservoir possesses. In 1865, with great pomp and splendor, The Prince of Wales inaugurated these groundbreaking works at Crossness. Engraved depictions immortalize this historic moment when royalty recognized the importance of proper sanitation for public health. Plan your visit carefully with Metropolitan Main-Drainage Works' detailed plan at Crossness. These engravings offer insights into how every component fits together seamlessly to create an effective drainage system that keeps London running smoothly. Venturing further inside reveals captivating scenes within The Metropolitan Main-Drainage Works at Crossness. From views in the reservoir to witnessing engines come alive under royal supervision – these engravings transport us back in time and evoke awe-inspiring admiration for our ancestors' achievements. Engine House at the Metropolitan Main Drainage Works showcases yet another facet of this engineering masterpiece from 1865. It serves as both heart and brain behind keeping London's drainage flowing effortlessly day after day. As we explore these glimpses into history through engraved illustrations, we are reminded that beneath our feet lies an extraordinary world dedicated solely to managing waste efficiently - all thanks to those who envisioned and built the Metropolitan Main Drainage at Crossness.