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Engine of water tower operated by George Maile 1930s (Wisbech Library)

Water Tower, Friday Bridge

History of Water Tower

Listed Building

Water tower. 1894 for the Wisbech Water Works Company. The top stage contains a 100,000 gallon tank.

In 1884 the Wisbech Water Order allowed for increased supply of water and the construction of a water tower at Friday Bridge to supply March and Chatteris.

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