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Manchester Corporation Waterworks Biography Biography
Manchester Corporation Waterworks was the successor of the earlier Manchester and Salford Waterworks co., which was established in 1814. It later became the North West Water Authority. Between 1890 and 1925, the Waterworks built the pioneering Thirlmere Aqueduct to help supply the ever-growing industrial city of Manchester with clean water from the Lake District.

Scope and Content
Booklet outlining the hydraulic power supply services of Manchester Corporation Waterworks and featuring a map of the city centre. The text covers objects and advantages, description of works, condition of supply, and scale of charges.
Physical description
The condition of the item is good. There is some surface dirt on the cover and first page.
Language
English
Level of description
ITEM
Repository name
Science and Industry Museum
Subject
Water supply
Conditions governing access
Open access.
Conditions governing Reproduction
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