Outfall Collection

The Serpentine
Illustration depicting the outfall of water from the Serpentine at Knightsbridge. 1800. Date: 1875

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

Outfall of Westbourne (engraving)
3636893 Outfall of Westbourne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Outfall of Westbourne)

The Route explored by Captains Speke and Grant, showing the Outfall of the Nile from the Victoria Nyanza Lake
1102568 The Route explored by Captains Speke and Grant, showing the Outfall of the Nile from the Victoria Nyanza Lake (engraving) by English School

Old outfall of the Serpentine at Knightsbridge, in 1800, from Mr Craces collection (engraving)
3636781 Old outfall of the Serpentine at Knightsbridge, in 1800, from Mr Craces collection (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

London Main-Drainage Works, View and Section of the Outfall of the Northern Drainage at Barking Creek (engraving)
1103302 London Main-Drainage Works, View and Section of the Outfall of the Northern Drainage at Barking Creek (engraving) by English School

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

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

Outfall of Westbourne, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Outfall of Westbourne, c1876. The River Westbourne, tributary of the River Thames carried pure drinking water into the City of London, in the 19th century, the water became impure and was culverted

Old outfall of the Serpentine at Knightsbridge, London, c1800 (1878). From Old and New London Illustrated, Vol IV, by Edward Walford. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & New York, 1878]

Crystal Falls, outfall of Cascade Creek, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
Crystal Falls flowing over the cliffs, created by the outfall of Cascade Creek in Yellowstone National Park; Wyoming, United States of America

Rome. Cloaca Maxima
Italy. Rome. Cloaca Maxima

Landscape with castle Devin at the outfall of the Morava int
Johann Christian Brand (1722-1795). Austrian painter. Landscape with castle Devin at the outfall of the Morava into the Danube, 1752-1753. National Gallery. Prague. Czech Republic

Westbourne Outfall
The outfall of the Westbourne in Kensington Gardens. Date: circa 1860

Source Size = 3899 x 1590
Works at Barking Creek Outfall, London Main Drainage

Source Size = 3957 x 1701
Concrete Foundation for the Northern Outfall Tunnels, London Main Drainage

OUTFALL OF WESTBOURNE. London, UK, 19th century engraving

Northern Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) flock, feeding at fish processing plant outfall, Grundarfjordur, Snaefellsnes, Vesturland, Iceland, March

Danger, Hazardous Area sign on drainage outfall into sea, Anderby Creek, Lincolnshire, England, June

Effluent from nuclear power station
Outflow of effluent from Hartlepool nuclear power station into the Tees Estuar

Sewage Outfall
Raw sewage spewing into the sea and onto the beach at Mounts Bay, Penzance, Cornwall, England. Date: 1980s

Raw Sewage Outfall
Raw sewage outfall at low tide, Chester, Cheshire, England. Date: 1960s

Storm water outfall on seafront of seaside town, Swanage, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, august

Hydroelectric power station, Wales
Hydroelectric power station. This is the Dinorwig pumped-storage hydroelectric power station near Llanberis, Wales. The actual turbines generating electricity are inside the mountain

DRAINAGE
London Metropolitan Main Drainage : the southern outfall works at Crossness - opened by Edward, Prince of Wales

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"Unveiling the Hidden Pathways: Exploring the Fascinating World of Outfalls" From ancient Rome's Cloaca Maxima to London's Metropolitan Main Drainage, outfalls have played a crucial role in managing drainage systems throughout history. These hidden channels have shaped cities and landscapes, silently carrying away excess water and waste. The Serpentine, a picturesque lake in Hyde Park, holds its own secret outfall. Dating back to 1800, an engraving from Mr Craces collection reveals the old outfall at Knightsbridge. This glimpse into the past showcases how even natural wonders like lakes require careful management. London's Metropolitan Main Drainage Works at Crossness in 1865 marked a significant milestone in sanitation engineering. The impressive view and section of the outfall at Barking Creek captured in an engraving depict the scale and complexity of this monumental project. Beyond urban settings, outfalls also hold importance on a global scale. Captains Speke and Grant ventured through Africa to discover the Nile River's outfall from Victoria Nyanza Lake. Their exploration shed light on one of nature's most majestic waterways. Meanwhile, closer to home, Westbourne's outfall became subject to artistic interpretation around 1876 by an unknown creator. This depiction offers us a glimpse into how these functional structures can inspire creativity and intrigue, and are not merely utilitarian; they carry stories of innovation, resilience, and human ingenuity across time and space. They serve as reminders that beneath our feet lies an intricate network that keeps our cities functioning smoothly. As we marvel at these engravings capturing moments frozen in time or witness modern-day infrastructure projects like London Metropolitan Main Drainage with Prince of Wales inaugurating new systems - let us appreciate their significance beyond mere functionality. Outfalls symbolize humanity's constant quest for progress while respecting nature’s delicate balance – ensuring harmony between civilization and environment for generations to come.