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  Foredown Tower is a former water tower in Portslade , a coastal suburb of Brighton in East Sussex, England. Built in the late 1880s, Foredown Tower originally served as a water storage facility for the nearby Hove Waterworks Company. However, it was decommissioned in the 1930s and eventually fell into disrepair. Water tower in Portslade / Janine Forbes In the 1980s, Foredown Tower was purchased and renovated by a local conservation group called the Foredown Tower Trust. The trust transformed the disused water tower into an educational and community resource, focusing on astronomy and science. Today, Foredown Tower is home to the Foredown Tower Astronomers, a group of amateur astronomers who share their knowledge and passion for astronomy with the public. The tower features a small observatory on its roof, equipped with telescopes for stargazing and observing celestial objects. Besides astronomy, Foredown Tower also hosts various events and workshops related to science, natur...

  The Everton Water Tower is a water tower located on Margaret Street in Everton, Liverpool. It is one of the hallmarks of the neighborhood. It was built in 1857 and is located next to Everton Brow Park, in an urban environment dominated by terraced houses (semi-detached houses) built in the last half century. It was designed by the municipal civil engineer, Thomas Duncan.  The Everton Water Tower / Rodhullandemu The tower consists of 3 floors, in the first one a series of 12 arches of rustic style can be observed, the second floor also consists of an arcade of 12 arches, but these take in each one of them a band of impost, a corner stone and an upper cornice. The top floor contains a water tank with iron supports.  The tower was put up for sale in 2018 by the water company, (United Utilities), its owner, as the tower lacked use at the time. After several unsuccessful bids, the tower was auctioned and sold to an unknown buyer in February 2019 for £70,000.

  The Droitwich Water Tower is a prominent landmark in the town of Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, England. It is also known as Yew Tree Hill Water Tower, as it is located on Yew Tree Hill. The tower was built in 1962 by the East Worcestershire Waterworks Company to house a tank containing 150,000 imperial gallons (680,000 L) of water, to improve the local supply pressure. Photo by Philip Halling / The Droitwich Water Tower  The tower stands at 110 feet (34 m) tall and is visible from long distances. It is a familiar sight to residents of Droitwich and surrounding areas, and has been featured in a number of photographs and paintings. The Droitwich Water Tower is a functional structure, but it is also a significant local landmark. It is a reminder of the town's industrial heritage, and its prominent position on the skyline makes it a distinctive feature of the local landscape. The tower is not open to the public, but it can be seen from a number of vantage points aroun...

 The Cockfosters Water Tower is a water tower in Cockfosters Road, north London. It is known for its hyperboloid structure, which is a type of lattice that is very strong and efficient. The tower was built in 1968 to a design by the architect Edmund C. Percey of Scherrer and Hicks, and J.W. The Cockfosters Water Tower / Photo  Philafrenzy The tower is 104 meters tall and has a capacity of 1,130 m³ of water. It supplies water to over 30,000 homes and businesses in north London. The tower is also home to a number of mobile phone masts. The Cockfosters Water Tower is a distinctive landmark in the area and can be seen from many miles away. It is a popular spot for photography and birdwatching. The tower is also open to the public for tours on certain days of the year. In addition to its practical and aesthetic value, the Cockfosters Water Tower is also an important example of engineering innovation. The hyperboloid structure is very strong and efficient, and the tower is able to w...

  Bath Road Reservoir is an underground reservoir complex in the town of Reading in the English county of Berkshire. It is located to the north-west of the Bath Road in West Reading, and covers an area of 5.38 acres. The complex comprises two underground reservoirs, covered entirely by vegetation, together with a water tower that is listed as a grade II listed building. The reservoir was built in 1882 to supply drinking water to the growing town of Reading. It was originally an open reservoir, but was covered over in 1939 to protect it from pollution. The water tower was built in 1883, and is one of the oldest surviving water towers in the UK.  Bath Road Reservoir / Photo  don cload Bath Road Reservoir is no longer used to supply drinking water, but it is still an important part of Reading's water infrastructure. It is used to store water for irrigation and industrial purposes, and also helps to regulate the flow of water in the River Thames.  The reservoir is also a...

Tower is a Victorian water tower located in Sandringham, Norfolk, England. It was constructed in 1877 to improve the quality of the water supply to the nearby Sandringham House and its estate. The tower is a Grade II* listed building and is considered to be one of the finest examples of Victorian water tower architecture in England. It is a neo-Byzantine design with a cast-iron water tank that can hold up to 32,000 gallons of water. The Appleton Water / Author Jo and Steve Turner The tower is now owned and managed by the Landmark Trust and is available to rent as a holiday home. It has four floors and can accommodate up to six people. The top floor of the tower has a viewing platform with 360-degree views of the surrounding countryside. The Appleton Water Tower is a popular tourist attraction and is also used as a wedding venue. It is a unique and quirky place to stay and offers visitors a chance to experience a piece of Victorian history.

 Adisham Water Tower is a Grade II listed building located in the parish of Adisham, Kent. The structure was built in 1903 in an Edwardian Italianate Revival style for the Margate Corporation District Waterworks. It is a rectangular tower built in red brick and terracotta with a water tank made of iron. Adisham Water Tower / Author Nick Smith The tower is 30 metres (98 ft) high and has a capacity of 200,000 gallons of water. It was originally used to supply water to the town of Margate, but it is no longer in use for that purpose.  Adisham Water Tower is a popular tourist destination and is also used as a filming location. It has been featured in films such as "The Canterbury Tales" (1972), "The Omen" (1976), and "The Secret Garden" (1993).  The tower is currently owned and managed by the Adisham Water Tower Trust. The trust offers guided tours of the tower on certain days of the year.