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Kent Waterworks, Deptford, Lewisham, 1840

Kent Waterworks, Deptford, Lewisham, 1840
Watercolour by C.Matthews

Thames Water still take water from the site, but the reservoir has been covered and the course of the river much altered to accommodate flood prevention measures and the Docklands Light Railway.

  

Map of Kent Waterworks - Click to enlarge

The Ravensbourne Water Company was founded in 1709 and became the Kent Waterworks Company in 1809.

Originally water was taken from the river Ravensbourne and later from wells.

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