317 Comments for Ryhope Pumping Station

Amazing that this is a pumping station! You just don't see that anymore. Hell, you never see it here! ;)

thanks for the language info, guys! I love finding origins for commonly-used terms just as much as I love perusing these galleries.

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.

Balls of steel. [/Duke Nukem voice]

the main pool was not knocked down just covered over for safety and the station is open on bank hoilidays

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.

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

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!! :-)

Rum is the answer!! What"s the question?

These were also used in lighthouses. Simple and very effective control mechanism. Screw all that though, it is a beautiful photo.

ok here i am eating my words again, north east of england maybe i should just shut up! dare i ask any asylums?

What a relief....a location that has been preserved. This was a wonderful gallery....thanks!

Ditto........