PPS drawing
BuiltWithNOF1

 

1879 Reservoir 1

Looking down the access stairs

Looking back up the access stairs

View showing the construction with the brick pillars

The brickwork

Another view of the rubble to be removed

The brick collection party

The outer walls are of a multiple 'apse' construction.

Looking up at the roof

Another view looking up to the roof

Images taken early June 2004 with a small digital camera, when a small group of members entered the original reservoir to collect some samples of the bricks.
It is hoped to be able to open up this reservoir, for the public to see inside.
As there is no proper ventilation at the moment, an 'air quality' meter was used to ensure there where no foul air inside.


Photos copyright M P Melbourne

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