Wicksteed Collection

Cornish engines erected - East London Water Works
Cornish engines erected at the East London Water Works, Old Ford Date: 1842

Boilers of the Cornish engine erected at Old Ford Date: 1842

Boulton and Watt waggon-head boilers
Sections of the Boulton and Watt waggon-head boilers erected at the East London Water Works Date: 1842

Cornish engine and boilers - East London Water Works

Boulton and Watt engine - East London Water Works
Elevation of the Boulton and Watt engine, erected at the East London Water Works, Old Ford Date: 1842

Cornish engine and stand pipe - East London Water Works
Elevation of the Cornish engine and stand pipe erected at the East London Water Works, Old Ford Date: 1842

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Discover the fascinating history of Wicksteed, a pioneering figure in the world of engineering and water works. In East London, he masterfully erected Cornish engines and their accompanying Boulton and Watt waggon-head boilers at the Old Ford Water Works. His innovative Cornish engine and stand pipe system revolutionized the water industry, supplying the growing city with much-needed water. Delve into the intriguing tale of Wicksteed's engineering triumphs and the Cornish engines' legacy at the East London Water Works.