Stories from Crossness
Behind-the-scenes stories about our events, volunteers, collections and history.
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Tunes and More This Weekend at Crossness
We have a stellar musical line up in store for this weekend’s Beams, Beers, and Brass Festival on 11th and 12th of July. The event features a bit…
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The Whole Picture at Crossness
Today when we think of Crossness Pumping Station, images of the magnificent beam engine house come to mind – its Romanesque bricks and painted ironwork. But did you…
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Rob’s hidden highlight – The Crossness Crest
We asked RANG railway and tour guide volunteer Rob Lomas what his favourite design feature is at Crossness. Here’s what he said: “Okay Rob, tell us about your…
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A River’s Story
London has always had a complicated relationship with the River Thames. Ebbing and flowing for over 200 miles, the river begins in the countryside of Gloucestershire and meets…
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All Aboard RANG
The Bazalgette diesel locomotive carries visitors up to the site. While there are many forms of transportation available these days, you can certainly arrive in style at Crossness…
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London’s “Cathedral of Sewage” gains formal museum recognition
Crossness Pumping Station has been formally recognised by Arts Council England as a fully accredited museum. For Crossness, museum accreditation marks a major milestone; it formally recognises the work of…
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A Drink From the Past
Feeling a bit parched this summer? Imagine how you’d feel after working on a Victorian sewer! This glass bottle fragment was discovered at Crossness Pumping Station during renovations.…
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A Grand Opening
Wondering what a grand Victorian opening day looked like? Crossness Pumping Station’s inauguration was filled with crowds, speeches, royals, and more. The official invitation to the opening of…
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