The Engine House 

Housing the world’s largest working steam engine 

The New Engine House also known as the Triple House was built between 1926 and 1928 by William Moss & Sons of Cricklewood to contain the Metropolitan Water Board’s newest and largest steam pumping  engines.

The Engine House is made from Portland stone and red Southwater brick with a Westmoorland slate roof. The windows were originally all Crittal, but a number have been replaced with modern alternatives.

130feet x 60feet, floor is 16 feet below ground level

The building is 99feet 6inches high from the basement floor to the ridge of the lantern.

The interior walls are made from glazed bricks and majolica tiles from the dado down. The floors are lined with red encaustic quarry tiles

Engine House Construction

The New Engine House also known as the Triple House was built between 1926 and 1928 by William Moss & Sons of Cricklewood to contain the Metropolitan Water Board’s newest and largest steam pumping  engines.

The Engine House is made from Portland stone and red Southwater brick with a Westmoorland slate roof. The windows were originally all Crittal, but a number have been replaced with modern alternatives.

130feet x 60feet, floor is 16 feet below ground level

The building is 99feet 6inches high from the basement floor to the ridge of the lantern.

The interior walls are made from glazed bricks and majolica tiles from the dado down. The floors are lined with red encaustic quarry tiles