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Wonder Of The Fens

1934 , Wiggenhall St Germans (Norfolk)

Cat no. 971

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Newsreel of the opening of the pumping station at Wiggenhall St Germans, at the time believed to be the largest in the world.

The new pumping station at Wiggenhall St. Mary: the Minister of Agriculture, Walter Elliot, addresses the crowds at the opening ceremony. With some assistance, the Minister starts the machinery. There are various views of the electric motors and pumps, and the sluice gates inscribed with MLC 1934 (Middle Level Commissioners). Crowds of visitors watch the machinery in action.

Featured Buildings

Wiggenhall St Germans' Pumping Station

Featured Events

Opening Ceremony of the Pumping Station at Wiggenhall St. Germans

Keywords

Opening ceremonies; Pumping stations

Background Information

The Middle Level Commissioners are a statutory corporation created under the Middle Level Acts 1810-74 and operating also under the Land Drainage Act 1991, the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 and the Nene Navigation Act 1753. (information from: www.middlelevel.gov.uk)

  • Camera : Harold G. Jones

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Wonder Of The Fens

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    • Group 1:
      • Part Number: 969
      • Parts Unit: Series

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