Volunteering has big benefits for the elderly
But those Britons who would most benefit are least likely to do it
THE CROSSNESS Pumping Station is not what you’d expect of a sewage works. With its spiral staircases, colourful tiling and intricate cast-iron latticing, it is a monument to the brilliance of Victorian engineering. Built in 1865 under the direction of Joseph Bazalgette, its four giant, steam-powered pumps (Prince Consort, Victoria, Albert Edward and Alexandra) were the beating heart of a system that eradicated cholera in London and established a model for urban sanitation.
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Britain September 14th 2024
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