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Eastney Beam Engine House, Portsmouth
Image: Huge engine inside a Victorian building
Henderson Road
Eastney
Portsmouth
PO4 9JF
Hampshire
England
Collection details
Science and Technology
Facilities
Shop: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
023 92 827261
General information (Fax)
:
023 9287 5276
General enquiries
:
mvs@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Website
:
www.portsmouthmuseums.co.uk
Open
Last full weekend of each month 13:00 - 17:00. (except August)
Please phone to confirm opening times.
Closed
August - please phone in advance to confirm that it is open when you want to visit.
Admission charges
FREE ADMISSION
Discounts
Museums Association
Description
Come, see and feel the powerful and majestic “James
Watt” Beam Engines in full steam. These engines are still housed in their original High-Victorian engine house. Talk to the staff that operates and keep these magnificent machines maintained. The two 150 horsepower ‘James Watt & Co’ Beam Engines were installed to operate the new pumps in 1887. This new system proved very successful and is still the basis for today's underground drainage system on Portsea Island.
Parking available on-street outside the site or adjacent car park (approximately 300 metres away on the edge of Bransbury Park, Henderson Road)
Articles
National Science And Engineering Week 2008 In UK Museums
News In Brief - Week Ending January 13 2008
News In Brief - Week Ending July 22 2007
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Disability Access
Large print information and/or interpretation
General Education
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Facilities
Shop
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