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TG4117 : Repp's Wind Engine Collection

near to Repps, Norfolk, Great Britain

Repp's Wind Engine Collection

This is a scoop wheel in working order. By far the most common method of raising water in East Anglia, via wind, diesel or steam. Later turbines and pumps became more commonplace. This example worked nearby with a diesel engine.

Morse Wind Engine Collection - Repps, Norfolk

A collection of images from the Bob Morse wind engine collection. A variety of drainage and pumping relics in a private (but regularly open) collection in the Norfolk Broads.
Ranging from older wooden bodies machines to tall Wallis Tit engines and steam driven turbines.
Also of interest is a unique Holmes of Norwich portable engine with turbine housing.
Thurne windpump is also part of the collection having been saved in 1947.

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2012

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Grid Square: TG4117, 29 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Ashley Dace (find more nearby)
Image classification^?: Supplemental image
Date Taken: Monday, 27 August, 2012 (more nearby)
Submitted: Monday, 27 August, 2012
Geographical Context: Industry
Subject Location: OSGB36: TG 4124 1712 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:41.8782N 1:34.1330E
Photographer Location: OSGB36: TG 4122 1711
View Direction: East-northeast (about 67 degrees)