Description and History of Site:-
Remaining example of J. E. Webb's 'Patent Sewer Lamp' in London. Installed 1900 to dispose of gases from drains near Savoy Hotel.
Further Reading and References:-
Cossons, Neil. 'The BP Book of Industrial Archaeology'. 1975, David & Charles
Falconer, Keith. 'Guide to England's Industrial Heritage'. Batsford, 1980
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Key Words :- sewer
Address :- Carting Lane, Strand, London, Greater London, WC2
Grid Ref :- TQ 30513 80652
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.509732 , Long -0.120725
Local Authority :- Westminster City Council
Pre 1974 County :- Greater London Council
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1292448,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1900 -
Contributor :- GLIAS Database - 2 June 2018
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © GLIAS Database
Grid Ref :- TQ 30513 80652
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.509732 , Long -0.120725
Local Authority :- Westminster City Council
Pre 1974 County :- Greater London Council
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1292448,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1900 -
Contributor :- GLIAS Database - 2 June 2018
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © GLIAS Database