317 Comments for Ryhope Pumping Station

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Amazing that this is a pumping station! You just don't see that anymore. Hell, you never see it here! ;)
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thanks for the language info, guys! I love finding origins for commonly-used terms just as much as I love perusing these galleries.
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its seeing things like this that make my heart beat fast. Your photography takes me to place I could never hope to go, yet makes me feel as if I'm right there- seeing it all with my own eyes.
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Balls of steel. [/Duke Nukem voice]
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the main pool was not knocked down just covered over for safety and the station is open on bank hoilidays
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This is where the other term," running balls to the wall" came from. but yes it is a fly ball governor for throttle control on a steam engine.
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I am from sunderland and I used to live near Ryhope I can't believe never came across this place
Of course, old dirty balls don't work nearly as well as young clean ones
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I have a great big bottle right here....wheres yours? You want to be in tree house, right? :-D
The rum...the rum...where's the rum, what do you mean all the rum is gone!! :-)
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Rum is the answer!! What"s the question?
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These were also used in lighthouses. Simple and very effective control mechanism. Screw all that though, it is a beautiful photo.
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ok here i am eating my words again, north east of england maybe i should just shut up! dare i ask any asylums?
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What a relief....a location that has been preserved. This was a wonderful gallery....thanks!
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Ditto........