Memorials & monuments · London
Accumulator Tower And Chimney Stack To East Side Of Tower Bridge Approach
In or near City of London.
Accumulator Tower And Chimney Stack To East Side Of Tower Bridge Approach — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- London Bridge · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The Accumulator Tower and Chimney Stack is located in Southwark, London, with the nearest railway station being London Bridge, which is 0.6 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for navigation is SE1 2SG.
About
Accumulator Tower And Chimney Stack To East Side Of Tower Bridge Approach is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1385982). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details SOUTHWARK TQ3380 TOWER BRIDGE ROAD 636-1/2/791 (East side) 01/07/83 Accumulator tower and chimney stack to E side of Tower Bridge approach GV II Main accumulator tower with chimney stack for Tower Bridge works. 1886-1894. Sir J Wolfe-Barry, engineer. Brown stock brick with grey brick detailing. STYLE: Vanbrughian. PLAN: rectangular plan tower in rising from the Shad Thames level with 3 tall storeys above Bridge approach. EXTERIOR: 3-bay front to road, the outer blind bays slightly advanced as broad quoin piers. Deep parapet with corbelled dies surmounted by block cornice and blocking course, all in brick. Central bay has door to road level with 2 windows above and on top floor, with one at centre on floor between. All have slightly 'Tudor' gauged-brick arches with drip moulds, bull-nosed surrounds and Portland stone sills. Same window details to short returns. Attached to north side at base is tall chimney stack, of square section and slightly battered with the crown detailed in the same fashion as the parapet of the accumulator tower. Top two-thirds rebuilt. The chimney stack is associated with the pair of fine horizontal tandem compound steam engines under the south approach. The tower housed the main accumulator (there being 4 others connected with the bridge) which store up power provided by the water pump it contained. Listing NGR: TQ3362080097 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 471402 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Bridge Theatre is a modern venue located near Tower Bridge, offering a variety of theatrical performances. It provides facilities for visitors with access needs and is committed to being a dementia-friendly venue.
Place summary
The Accumulator Tower and Chimney Stack is a Grade II listed memorial located in Southwark, London, near the approach to Tower Bridge. This structure is notable for its historical significance in the development of London's infrastructure.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5040, -0.0762
- District
- Southwark
- Parish
- Southwark, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE1 2SG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bermondsey and Old Southwark
- Phone
- 0333 320 0052
- Nearest railway station
- London Bridge — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.bridgetheatre.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26665739 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Accumulator Tower And Chimney Stack To East Side Of Tower Bridge Approach?
- Accumulator Tower And Chimney Stack To East Side Of Tower Bridge Approach is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE1 2SG), in the parish of Southwark, unparished area.
- What is Accumulator Tower And Chimney Stack To East Side Of Tower Bridge Approach?
- Accumulator Tower And Chimney Stack To East Side Of Tower Bridge Approach — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Accumulator Tower And Chimney Stack To East Side Of Tower Bridge Approach?
- The nearest railway station is London Bridge, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE1 2SG.
- Is Accumulator Tower And Chimney Stack To East Side Of Tower Bridge Approach a listed building?
- Accumulator Tower And Chimney Stack To East Side Of Tower Bridge Approach is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Accumulator Tower And Chimney Stack To East Side Of Tower Bridge Approach free to visit?
- Yes, Accumulator Tower And Chimney Stack To East Side Of Tower Bridge Approach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Accumulator Tower And Chimney Stack To East Side Of Tower Bridge Approach?
- The nearest railway station is London Bridge, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE1 2SG.