Building    From 1832 

Kingschoole sluice

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"Kingschoole" refers to the passage of the Tyburn river through the grounds of Westminster School. 'Sluice' refers to an artificial water channel controlled at its head by a gate. And there is indeed such a gate visible inside the arch at the outlet of the Tyburn.

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Kingschoole sluice

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Rio Cottage

Rio Cottage Built 1832 as part of Kingschoole sluice.

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Marshall Amplification

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2 memorials
James Fraser

James Fraser

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1 memorial
Eaton Hodgkinson

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1 memorial
Thames Tunnel Boiler House

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Built to provide steam for the pumping engines needed to keep the Thames Tunnel dry during its construction.

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1 memorial
William Dickson Mackie

William Dickson Mackie

Junior 5th Engineer on the RMS Titanic. A full résumé of his life can be found on the Encyclopedia Titanica website. He is also commemorated on the Engineers Memorial, Andrews East Park, Above Bar...

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1 memorial