The Underground Reservoir and the Pumping Station

The Underground Reservoir and the Pumping Station

In this video we visit the beautiful and historical site of Papplewick Pumping Station and the connecting Papplewick Underground Victorian Reservoir.

Operating from 1884 this beautiful example of Nottingham history is on another level. We begin at the engine house, having a look inside whilst everything is operational.

Then it's onto the 120 foot tall brick chimney that dominates the site.

Finally we take a little look inside the abandoned underground brick built reservoir. This is indeed the high point of the visit....

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[georgeolifent]

The presenter was puzzled by the small round object in the field which was also shown on the old map. This is a dew pond which is nothing to do with the waterworks. My father was Deputy Superintendent for 28 years and we lived in the house at the other end of the pond until 1957 ( the first 18 years of my life ). The photo of the punt showed my mum holding me, her sister is behind with her son rowing and my brother and sister in the other end approx. May 1939. The aerial photography adds so much to this video which I now treasure for the memories it brings back. Thank you so much . George Olifent.

[nigelbarker]

Some of Britain’s best brick work is hidden underground in these reservoirs and sewers. Great blog ant👍👏👏👏👏👏. Keep up the great content😀

[donnypete]

Fantastic. What an amazing underwater reservoir

[marymoor]

The covered reservoir reminds of the Roman cisterns, very unique and beautiful

[MrVinnyh]

From the air showing the pond/lakeand builds looked like a stately house not something to do with clean water. The way the arches of the reservoir are made, makes you think of a Cathedral. There is somrthing hypnotic about beam engines, you loose time just watching them! Thank you putting this vlog up Ant 👍👍

[matthewtrueblood]

Beautiful Papplewick. Visited there numerous times

[martinmarsola]

A very interesting and amusing video this day. The building is in great shape for its age. The basement is stunning to see. The background music is mesmerizing to listen to. Thank you for the video, Ant. Enjoy the weekend. Cheers mate! ❤😊

[Carolb]

Very interesting video Ant, beautiful pump house victorian craftmenship at its very best. The machinery is in immaculate condition & it looks do complicated to run! The outdoor space is stunning. The underground reservoir was not what i was expecting it was out of this world the building was absolutely beautiful, a treat to see. Thanks again. ❤😊

[bobingram]

A cathedral for water, stunning. What a fantastic vid, now I can appreciate why you walked IoW to raise funds for this magnificent piece of history.👍👍👍👍

[johngaskins]

The underground shots are beautiful, thank you for filming it.

[ditta]

What an amazing place, especially the underground reservoir. Nice one..all the best.

[philliphammond]

Hi Ant, more engineering at its best in the buildings and the pumping station equipment. Thanks very much for an excellent video.

[dwrowley]

Great video and pictures, they certainly knew how to build beautiful architecture back in the day

[SMILEVIDEOTRAINS]

unbelievable, beautiful, stunning a great presentation. thanks a lot.

[sarahwinfield]

Another enjoyable and instructional video. Thanks for posting.

[malcolmrichardson]

Superb footage which captures the poetry-in-motion of Papplewick's reciprocating pumping engines as well as the crypt-like atmosphere of its disused undergound reservoir. Great stuff! Thank you.

[taloire]

Many thanks for this very interesting exploration. The engines are works of art as well as engineering masterpieces.

[butchknapman]

Awesome video. The content talks for itself

[christinegibbins]

Thank you Ant, that was so interesting, the beautiful craftsmanship a delight. Take care.

[macstyle]

Reminds me of a visit I went on to Crossness Pumping station when they had the steam pump running.