TQ3883 : View north west along the Greenway, near Abbey Mills, West Ham
taken 18 years ago, near to Stratford, Newham, England
View north west along the Greenway, near Abbey Mills, West Ham
The Greenway gives a splendid overview of the nature of the Lower Lea Valley which will be regenerated by the Olympic Park developments. Currently it is a green haven for walkers, cyclists - and in parts graffiti makers. (see other views)
TQ3883 : Old Abbey Mills Pumping Station, Stratford. Part of Bazalgette's wondrous main drainage works. This building is a cruciform shape and each wing housed two beam pumping engines. These were later replaced by "Dalek"-like electrically driven units. Much better known than the nearby West Ham Pumping StationTQ3883 : West Ham Pumping Station