2010
TM0458 : Detail of Eastbridge Pump
taken 16 years ago, near to Stowmarket, Suffolk, England
Detail of Eastbridge Pump
This view shows the spider and striking rod, connected to the sail shutters. When a gust of wind blows through the shutters force open. This tugs the spider and striking rod out. The rod, running through the cap and out the other side moves a wheel with a chained weight. The weight is pulled upwards, when the gust had gone gravity pulls the weight back to its original position. This prevents the sails being blown off.
TG3802 : Hardley Windpump - Fantail Mechanism
See TM0458 : Eastbridge Windpump
TG3802 : Hardley Windpump - Fantail Mechanism
See TM0458 : Eastbridge Windpump
Museum of East Anglian Rural Life
The museum of East Anglian Rural Life is a large museum complex dedicated to preserving the skills and items from East Anglia. It is located on the former Abbots Hall estate at Stowmarket, Suffolk. The large Abbots hall is now under restoration.
The site was secured in the 1960s, since then many items as well as buildings that have been preserved here. These include Edgars farmhouse, the Boby building, the forge, Alton watermill (and associated buildings) plus Eastbridge Windpump. There are many exhibits to suit all, from the industrialist interest to farm animals for the children.
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TIP: Click the map for more Large scale mapping
- Grid Square
- TM0458, 356 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Ashley Dace (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Thursday, 9 September, 2010 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Friday, 10 September, 2010
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
TM 045 581
[100m precision]
WGS84: 52:11.0147N 0:59.4049E - Camera Location
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OSGB36:
TM 045 581
- View Direction
- West-southwest (about 247 degrees)
