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Old Magnesia Well Pump Room
Heritage Open Day: The Old Magnesia Well Pump Room is a listed building designed by architect John Stead in 1858 to serve magnesia water to Harrogate Spa visitors. Inside is a working recreation of the pump and an exhibition of the history of Valley Gardens. At the heart of Valley Gardens is a unique geological area called Bogs Field, named after the 36 different mineral water springs that emerged in this area. No other place on earth has such a variety of waters so close together.
In 1841, wellheads were built and Bogs Field was drained. As part of the improvements in 1858, a small pump room was built to serve one of the most popular drinking waters, the Magnesia Water.
In 1841, wellheads were built and Bogs Field was drained. As part of the improvements in 1858, a small pump room was built to serve one of the most popular drinking waters, the Magnesia Water.
Sat 13 Sep to Sunday 21 September
Old Magnesia Well Pump Room, Valley Gardens, Royal Parade, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 2SZ
Sat 13 Sep:1030-1400; Sun 14 Sep:1030-1400; Sat 20 Sep:1030-1400; Sun 21 Sep:1030-1400; Free Entry.
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