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The Victorians thought that a supply of clean pure water was the cornerstone of a civilised society. Take a peek at how the ornate architecture of the age paid homage to water. University lecturer and member of the Victorian Society Richard Gill gets passionate about old pumping stations and admires Victorian civic pride.
This movie shows some incredible Victorian pump stations in England, focussing on the architecture.
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Accompany Richard Gill again as he journeys to some unusual places to visit his favourite lofty lovelies. This movie shows a few incredible Victorian water towers in England.
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