Plaque

Northern Outfall Sewer - Dace Road

Inscription

Northern Outfall Sewer, part of London's main drainage system, constructed mid 19th century by Sir Joseph Bazalgette, engineer of the Metropolitan Board of Works.
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Site: Northern Outfall Sewer - Dace Road (1 memorial)

E3, Dace Road/Wick Lane

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesof london.co.uk

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Northern Outfall Sewer - Dace Road

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Metropolitan Board of Works

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Sir Joseph Bazalgette

Civil engineer. Born in Enfield.  As chief engineer of the Metropolitan Board...

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Northern Outfall Sewer

A major 'gravity' sewer running from Hackney to Beckton. Mainly designed by S...

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Tower Hamlets Council

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