Coleham Pumping Station
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Introduction
Coleham Pumping Station, Longden Road, Shrewsbury The Pumping Station, resembling a Victorian Chapel in style, was built in 1900 to house two massive steam-driven beam engines. The beam engines were built by Renshaws of Stoke to pump sewage as part of Shrewsbury's new sewerage system. The coal-fired pumps were used until 1970.
General Information
Ownership of the building and pumps was transferred to Shrewsbury and Atcham Borough Council in 1974. Shrewsbury Steam Trust was founded in 1992 to restore the steam engines. One boiler was commissioned in 2002 and the second in 2004. 'Steam-up' is now a regular feature of Open Days.
Accessibility
The historic buildings of Shrewsbury Museums may cause some difficulty for those with mobility problems. There is ramped access to Coleham Pumping Station. Shrewsbury Museums Service is actively seeking ways in which to improve access to its buildings.
Opening Times and Admission
Coleham Pumping Station is closed to the public over the winter. Open Days 2008:
April 27th; May 25th; June 22nd; July 27th; September 13th and 14th; October 26th:
10am - 4pm.
Admission for groups may be arranged on the Mondays following the Open Days, to take advantage of 'steam up' and at other times, without steaming. Please call 01743 361196 in the first instance.
Admission
Adults £1, Children 50p.
News !
Shrewsbury Museums are delighted to report that SABC has allocated a capital sum to enable the replacement of storage sheds at the back of the Pumping Station. This will improve the look of the environs of the historic building and assist the Steam Trust volunteers in their work.
Shrewsbury Steam Trust website
Shrewsbury Steam Trust, which is responsible for the restoration of the Cornish boilers and beam engines at Coleham Pumping Station, now has its own website.To reach the website of the Trust, click on following link:-
