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LHP valve box cover

Description and History of Site:-
Covers with the letters LHP on them housed stop valves on the London Hydraulic Power system's mains and branches.

This one is in a residential part of Victoria. Perhaps the power was used for lifts in the many mansion blocks nearby.

LHP power was available in London until its closure in 1977.


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Key Words :- hydraulic

Address :- Thirleby Road, London, Greater London
Grid Ref :- TQ 29298 79148
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.496495 , Long -0.138775
Local Authority :- Westminster City Council
Pre 1974 County :- London
Site Status :- Site extant - No Protection
Record Date :- 8 July 2023

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