Wapping Hydraulic Power Station
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The Wapping Hydraulic Power Station (built 1890) was originally run by the London Hydraulic Power Company in the East End of London at Wapping. Originally it operated using steam and later it was converted to use electricity. It was used to power machinery, including lifts (elevators), across London.
After its closure as a pumping station in 1977, the building was converted and reopened as an arts centre (the Wapping Project) and restaurant (Wapping Food). Exhibitions are held in the basement and the main ground floor hall houses the restaurant. Some of the original equipment is still in place.
On the opposite side of the road (Wapping Wall) is a famous London pub, The Prospect of Whitby, on the northern bank of the River Thames.
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