{"product_id":"9781784422684","title":"Victorian Pumping Stations","description":"Author: Yorke, Trevor\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781784422684\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Bloomsbury\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 May 2018\u003cbr\u003ePages: 64 Format: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVictorian pumping stations are colourful cathedrals of utility. Their imposing and striking exteriors enclose highly decorative cast-iron frames, built to encage powerful steam engines. They are glorious buildings which display the Victorians  ' architectural confidence and engineering skills. More than that, they represent a key part of the story of urban development and how our towns and cities were shaped in this period of ground-breaking invention and civic pride. In this illustrated guide, Trevor Yorke tells the story of Victorian pumping stations and explains why they were built in such a flamboyant manner, describing their architectural features and showing how their mighty steam engines worked. He includes examples of their glorious interior decoration from pumping stations across the country and provides a detailed list of those which are open to visitors.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46619410366622,"sku":"UBD-9781784422684","price":19.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781784422684.jpg?v=1773898794","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781784422684","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}