ANTON U3A QUESTERS
VISIT TO TWYFORD WATERWORKS
SUNDAY 06 0CTOBER 2024
A visit is planned to the Twyford Waterworks on Sunday 06 October 2024.
Twyford Waterworks is an Edwardian pumping station containing a unique selection of buildings and machinery within a rural downland setting in the heart of Hampshire. The first well was completed in 1898 and operations had commenced by 1900. The site was given the status of a Scheduled Ancient Monument in 1973.
The main buildings present a coherent set of high-quality public works buildings of the early twentieth century. The older sections have escaped demolition and thus a complete series of steam, diesel, separate d.c. motors and modern submersible electric pumps is still available for the public to view and, in many cases, see in operation.
We will be taken on a 1 to 1 ½ hour guided tour of the site and see many of the machines in operation. The guide will explain the history and operations of this major historic Hampshire water supply facility. The tour will commence when the gates open at 11:00.
This will be a self-drive visit and the site is about a 30-minute drive from Andover. It is located at Hazeley Road, Twyford, Hampshire SO21 1QA.
Most of the site is located on flat terrain and is fully accessible. Two portions are, however, accessed up some steps. There is seating in the Discovery Zone where an audio-visual tour of the site plays.
There is a tearoom on site and an outdoor BBQ will be in operation.
Suitable, comfortable footwear is essential for this activity. Please also bring weather suitable clothing as we will be outdoors for parts of the tour.
The cost of the visit is £6 per person which includes entry ticket and the guided tour of the venue. It does not include lunch and other refreshments.
Final details will follow nearer the date, but in the meantime all members who wish to join this visit should advise the organiser :
Cecil Rose cecilrose1@gmail.com 0794 336 3350
Payment to be made to the Treasurer at
Anton U3A (Business Account) Sort code 40-08-28 Account 7158 7986
As a reference, please indicate what the payment is for and follow this with your membership number.
Eg Twyford 36 & 37
Your number is shown on your membership card for 2024/25 – if you do not have this, please contact the Membership Secretary or Treasurer.
Images and some text from Twyford Waterworks Trust website.
