All the steam engines are powered by REAL steam and can be seen in action every weekend.
The 1846 Grand Junction 90 inch engine, described by Charles Dickens as 'a monster', is the world's largest working beam engine. The museum is housed in a magnificent 19th-century waterworks. The outstanding collection of water pumping engines also includes working diesel and water powered machines.
The Water For Life Gallery explores the fascinating story of London's water over 2000 years.
