The Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum is a museum based in Walthamstow, north-east

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, it is contained in and around Low Hall Pumping Station, a Grade II listed building, originally built as a sewage

pumping station Pumping stations, also called pumphouses in situations such as drilled wells and drinking water, are facilities containing pumps and equipment for pumping fluids from one place to another. They are used for a variety of infrastructure system ...

in 1885.

The museum focuses on the pioneering achievements in road, rail, air and sea transport in Waltham Forest and the surrounding area from the early 19th century. The museum displays various artifacts, including

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buses, a pair of

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C class steam engines, and various

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vehicles. Also included in the museum's collection is a decommissioned

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Victoria line carriage that is frequently used as a film set, concert venue for Underground Lunchtime Recitals and as a supper club three nights per week.

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Infrastructure completed in 1885 Sewage pumping stations Railway museums in England History of the London Borough of Waltham Forest Museums in the London Borough of Waltham Forest Transport museums in London Steam museums in England Walthamstow Former pumping stations Grade II listed buildings in the London Borough of Waltham Forest {{UK-listed-building-stub