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London’s sewers walking tour

Open City

Somerset House, Strand

Sat 26 Sept · 11:00 · £29.50


180m · Other

About this event

A walking tour exploring the history of London's sewers and sanitation infrastructure Join Open City to explore the past, present and future of London's sewers and sanitation infrastructure from the Great Stink of London in 1858 to today’s Tideway 'Super Sewer' Led by Golden Key Academy graduate and educator Petra Cox, this above ground walking tour supported by Crossness & Habitats and Heritage follows the final section of the southern outfall sewer across the Erith Marshes to the Crossness Pumping Station on the banks of the River Thames.

2 dates

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Open City

Somerset House, Strand

  • 11:00Sat 26 Sept· £29.50

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  • 11:00Sat 10 Oct· £29.50

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