| Waterwheel at Kew Bridge Steam Museum Location
Grid reference - TQ 187 781
OS Sheet - 177
On the N side of Kew bridge, 100 yds E, under the tall Victorian standpipe tower. In the grounds of the steam museum is a 20-ft x 5-ft 4-in iron backshot waterwheel, which drives a 3-throw pump. Built in 1902, it was used to pump water from the Duke of Somerset’s estate from the river Frome in Somerset. Now operated for demonstration. Opening Times
Tuesday to Sunday,
and Bank Holidays, 11.00 – 16.00 except Christmas. National Mills Weekend opening times
Saturday & Sunday, 11.00 - 16.00.
Contact
020 8568 4757. E-mail
info@kbsm.org Web site
http://www.kbsm.org/exhibits/waterwheel | 
