Picture Gallery of the Restoration of Papplewick Pumping Station 2003 - 2007 Aerial views and original 1880's photographs The 1879 Reservoir The 1879 Reservoir, part 2 Renovation of the Building - part 1 Restoration of the buildings was guided by the architect, Liam Doherty The brickwork contractor was Historic Conservation. New bricks and terracotta pilasters and mouldings that need replacing, specially made to match the original, were produced by Ibstock Brick Limited, Leicester. The brick type used was "Leicester Tapped Red Smooth" "The Brick Award" Papplewick Pumping Station has been crowned "Best Refurbishment Project" at this year's prestigious Brick Development Association (BDA) Awards. The Victorian building has been restored to its former glory by architects Cullen Carter Hill and was named as the winner at a gala evening at the Grosvenor Square Hotel in London, November 2006. Renovation of the Building - part 2 Renovation of the chimney Views from the top of the 120 ft. chimney Renovation of the Cooling Pond - part 1 Grand Reopening of the Pumping Station by HRH The Duke of Gloucester KC GCVO on 8th June 2005 The classic view of the refurbished pumping station across the refilled cooling pond 23rd July 2004 Photo copyright M P Melbourne