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Standpipe Tower, Kew Bridge steam water pump.

The 200 ft (60m) tower contains large tall pipes that absorbed the surge of water from each stroke of the steam pump to prevent damage to the water mains.

[Nigel Rogers]

Nice

[Beverley]

I’m smiling with warm memories of visiting with my children. It is an amazing building. Great photo

[Korcsog Károly]

I like it! Thanks for describing how it works.