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Mill Meece Pumping Station added to Historic Buildings in West Midlands by D0c.Col on 18/06/2024

Nestled amidst the tranquil landscape of Staffordshire, the Mill Meece Pumping Station serves as a poignant testament to the area's industrial legacy. Erected during the renowned Victorian era between 1883 and 1884, this grand edifice was dedicated to supplying clean water to Stoke-on-Trent's bustling pottery industry. Its monumental presence not only facilitated manufacturing processes but also catered to the emergent population's water needs.
It commenced operations in November, 1914, with the Ashton Frost engine, the pumping station boasted two boreholes and boilers. The Hathorn Davey engine, introduced in 1928, further enhanced its efficiency by tapping into new boreholes.
Both engines dutifully served until December 22, 1979, when modern electric pumps superseded them. Presently, the station continues to deliver an average of 2.2 million gallons daily to Severn Trent Water consumers, employing potent electric pumps within its original boreholes from 1914.
The Pumping Station is an architectural marvel, featuring a resplendent red brick façade adorned with intricate gothic-style windows and elaborate ironwork. Its towering 38.4-meter (126-foot) chimney once facilitated natural draft for the boilers, harnessing the upward flow of hot flue gases.
Within the Engine House, colossal steam engines, initially coal-powered, drove formidable pumps, drawing water from underground wells to supply the region, with a stable water source for industrial and domestic purposes.
Evolution and adaptation marked the journey of the Station, transitioning from steam to electric power while retaining its iconic Victorian structure. Today, under the stewardship of the Mill Meece Preservation Trust, extensive restoration endeavours ensure the continuation of it’s rich heritage.
The successful renovation of the middle boiler in 2021, and the revival of the Ashton Frost and Hathorn Davey engines rekindled the station's historic significance.
Beyond its mechanical marvels, the station has transformed into a mesmerizing museum, offering visitors a captivating journey through time. Exhibiting a curated collection of vintage pumping machinery, it chronicles the technological evolution from steam-driven engines to contemporary electric pumps.
Beyond its engineering marvels, the Mill Meece Pumping Station holds great cultural significance and it continues to serve as a reminder of the region’s industrial heritage and it’s pivotal role in shaping the social and economic landscape of Staffordshire.

Parking is at the road side along the lane and adjacent to the train track.

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Co-ordinates: 52.90202, -2.254236 • what3words: ///protester.clots.animal
The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 09/05/2024. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location. Landowner permission may be required before taking off.

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Bodnant Garden, Conwy (By D0c.Col)

Bodnant Garden in North Wales, one of Britain’s most celebrated historic gardens, overlooking the beautiful Conwy Valley.

You can explore how Bodnant was transformed from a Victorian estate into the remarkable garden we see today. Follow the story of Henry Davis Pochin, the wealthy Victorian chemist who bought Bodnant in 1874, and landscape designer Edward Milner, who helped shape its early development.

You can also discover the famous Laburnum Arch, the influence of the McLaren family and Lord Aberconway, the creation of the magnificent Italianate terraces, Bodnant’s important collection of rhododendrons and exotic plants, and the extraordinary story of the Pin Mill, dismantled at Woodchester in Gloucestershire and rebuilt at Bodnant in 1938–39.

Along the way there are views of the gardens, terraces, woodland, water features and colourful planting, together with some aerial footage showing Bodnant in its spectacular setting beneath the mountains of North Wales.

You can park on the National Trust car park for free on the east side of Bodnant Road and the Pavillion on the edge of the car park next to the road is good for sustenance and comfort breaks. Also there is a small car park on the same side but further south down Bodnant Road where you can TOAL in relative privacy, but VLOS is limited here. You can use the whole road for TOAL though as its not owned by the National Trust, but I did notice they have Trust staff in buggies going up and down now and then so be prepared to be challenged.

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Co-ordinates: 53.23458, -3.799023 • what3words: ///cherished.stunning.loaning
St Michael the Archangel, Wealden (By grandad1950)

Dating from around 1150 St Michael the Archangel parish church in the south downs village of Litlington in East Sussex is a grade 1 listed building. Just a few minutes walk from the river Cuckmere

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Co-ordinates: 50.79713, 0.160198 • what3words: ///shifting.voice.garlic
St Michael and All Angels church, Wealden (By grandad1950)

A grade 1 listed parish church of St Michaels in the East Sussex village of Berwick, dating from the 13th century.

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Co-ordinates: 50.82391, 0.155108 • what3words: ///cages.chins.hypocrite
Ashurst St James, Horsham (By grandad1950)

A 12th century grade 1 listed parish church in Ashurst West Sussex

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Co-ordinates: 50.93477, -0.32716 • what3words: ///drifter.resources.napkins
St Mary's Church, Horsham (By grandad1950)

A grade 1 parish church gating from the 12th century in the West Sussex village of West Chiltington.

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Co-ordinates: 50.95424, -0.449135 • what3words: ///ratio.spurted.curated
Beningbrough Hall, Hambleton (By D0c.Col)

Explore Beningbrough Hall in North Yorkshire, a striking early-18th-century country house with a surprisingly rich history behind its elegant red-brick exterior.

Take a look around the hall, its rather sparsely furnished interiors, the impressive staircase and the gardens, while tracing the story of the families who shaped Beningbrough over the centuries.

I TOAL just inside the National Trust property not far from the entrance to keep a half decent line of sight. There are public routes through the property (albeit red routes) though so VLOS can be maintained if you're willing to do some walking.

It is also in Leeming's NOTAM Navigation Warning, so check for details before you go. All was good when I was there!

If you are an NT member food, drink is available. Parking was free, member or not when I was there though.

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Co-ordinates: 54.02044, -1.213625 • what3words: ///then.perfectly.engrossed
Alciston Parish Church, Wealden (By grandad1950)

The parish church at Alciston in East Sussex dates from the 13th century and is a grade 1 listed building.

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Co-ordinates: 50.82993, 0.136895 • what3words: ///handfuls.cushy.vessel
Chartley Castle, Stafford (By bryand)

Chartley Castle lies in ruins to the north of the village of Stowe-by-Chartley
in Staffordshire, between Stafford and Uttoxeter.
Mary Queen of Scots, was imprisoned on the estate in 1585. The remains of the
castle and associated earthworks are a Scheduled Monument, the site having been
protected since 1925.

ST18 0LN. Parking is awkward as the A518 is a busy road. There are a couple of
areas of field entrance hard standing near the ruins.

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Co-ordinates: 52.85398, -1.985847 • what3words: ///casino.blatantly.raves
Billingford Mill, South Norfolk (By Kevin_Fairgrieve)

Parking is very limited at the mill but the nearby pub has plenty.. The mill is generally not open, so pick your day and go.

This windmill was built to replace a post mill that was blown over and destroyed in 1859. The new mill was run using wind power between 1860 and 1956. It was the last commercial windmill in Norfolk. It continued to work using an engine until 1959.

The mill has five storeys, a Norfolk boat-shaped cap, four patent sails and a six-bladed fantail which ensures the cap always faces into the wind. Most of the original machinery is intact, including two sets of stones, the great spur wheel, sack hoist, tentering gear and governors.

It was the first mill to be acquired by Norfolk County Council for preservation by Norfolk Windmills Trust in 1965. It is a Grade II* listed building. The mill was restored by the Suffolk Millwright, Tim Whiting and his team, between 2017 and 2021.

The mill stands on Billingford Common, a County Wildlife Site. Tours of the mill are available on open days and by appointment.

A fantastic and unique place steeped in history. So much of our heritage is sadly being left to just rot away.

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Co-ordinates: 52.36233, 1.181156 • what3words: ///slowly.betrayal.emulated
Monk Bretton Priory, Barnsley (By bryand)

Monk Bretton Priory is an English Heritage site which has been excavated to show one of the most detailed floor plans of any such building. Access is straightforward with parking nearby and TAOL from a public lane alongside the site.

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Co-ordinates: 53.55419, -1.438403 • what3words: ///form.reach.lower

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