21/07/2026
Kempton played a vital role in transforming London’s water supply, helping deliver clean drinking water to a rapidly growing city. It’s a story of engineering, public health, and the people who built the infrastructure that millions still depend on today.
If you’d like to dive deeper, visit our website to explore the history of the pumping station, the people behind it, and the remarkable machines that made it all possible.
Better still, come and experience it for yourself.
At Kempton Steam Museum, you’re not just looking at old machinery, you’re standing beside some of the largest working steam engines ever built. Our engines aren’t static museum exhibits; they’re living machines that still run on steaming days, bringing this extraordinary chapter of London’s history to life in a way few places in the world can.
Whether you’re fascinated by engineering, London’s history, or simply want to witness these incredible machines in action, there’s nothing quite like seeing, and hearing, them for yourself.
📍 Visit the museum, explore our collection, and discover one of London’s greatest hidden engineering landmarks.
🔗 Find out more and plan your visit via the link in our bio
