Stiffleaf's photos with the keyword: wood bros.

built c.1883 to house a beam engine at this former 1850s sewage works. presumably the left hand building housed the steam engine, with its chimney standing on the panelled base . as there was a chance of damage from bombs toppling such chimneys onto the engine house, many were removed when other power sources allowed in the 1930s and 40s.

beam engine of 1883-6 by wood bros. of sowerby bridge, a fine looking machine for a sewage works.

beam engine of 1883-6 by wood bros. of sowerby bridge, a fine looking machine for a sewage works.

beam engine of 1883-6 by wood bros. of sowerby bridge, a fine looking machine for a sewage works.

beam engine of 1883-6 by wood bros. of sowerby bridge, a fine looking machine for a sewage works.

neat collection of spanners for use on the 1883 beam engine

beam engine of 1883-6 by wood bros. of sowerby bridge, a fine looking machine for a sewage works.

beam engine of 1883-6 by wood bros. of sowerby bridge, a fine looking machine for a sewage works.

beam engine of 1883-6 by wood bros. of sowerby bridge, a fine looking machine for a sewage works.