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Vattentorn Svampen, Örebro

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Svampen är ett vattentorn i stadsdelen Norr i Örebro. Svampen ritades av arkitekterna Sune Lindström och Poul Kyhl vid AB Vattenbyggnadsbyrån i Stockholm. Vattentornet är 58 meter högt och rymmer 9 miljoner liter vatten. Det invigdes i maj 1958 och ersatte då Södra vattentornet och Norra vattentornet. Svampen är en populär turistattraktion och erbjuder en fantastisk utsikt över Örebro och omgivningarna. Vattentornet är öppet för besökare under sommaren. Svampen är ett av Örebros mest kända landmärken och är en symbol för staden.   Vattentorn Svampen, Örebro - Blommor85 Lär dig mer om vattentornets arkitektur och driftschema. Ursprung för vattentorn Användningar av vattentorn Vad vattentorn är gjorda av Pumpsystemet Hur vattentorn fungerar Vattentornets kapacitet och tryck Filtrering av vatten Underhåll av vattentorn Fördelar och nackdelar med vattentorn Arkitektur för vattentorn Vattentorn idag Ursprunget till vattentorn Termen "vattentorn" dök först upp i franskan 1704, med

Handbridge Water Tower

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  Handbridge Water Tower is an octagonal concrete water tower built in 1935 by the Chester Waterworks Company. It is located on Overleigh Road in Handbridge, Chester, Cheshire, England. Handbridge Water Tower / @ Rept0n1x The tower is 40 metres (131 ft) tall and has a capacity of 1.5 million litres (330,000 imp gal) of water. It is a Grade II listed building. The tower is a prominent landmark in Handbridge and can be seen from many parts of the city. It is a popular spot for walkers and cyclists, and there is a public footpath that leads to the base of the tower. The tower is also a popular location for photographers, as it offers panoramic views of the city and surrounding countryside. In recent years, there have been a number of proposals for the future use of the Handbridge Water Tower. These have included converting it into a restaurant, a hotel, or a visitor attraction. However, as of 2023, the tower remains unused.

Middleton Water Tower

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 Middleton has a rich history of water towers, with several notable examples still standing today. Middleton Water Tower / @ Chris Allen Middleton Water Tower: This Grade II listed building was built in 1897 and is located on Oldham Road. It is a prominent landmark in the town and can be seen from many miles around.  Warwick Mill Water Tower: This tower was built in 1907 and is located on Warwick Street. It is a Grade II listed building and is one of the few remaining examples of a mill water tower in the UK.  Parkfield Mill Water Tower: This tower was built in 1895 and is located on Parkfield Street. It is a Grade II listed building and is one of the tallest water towers in Middleton.  Hollinwood Water Tower: This tower was built in 1902 and is located on Hollinwood Avenue. It is a Grade II listed building and is one of the most distinctive water towers in Middleton. These water towers are a reminder of Middleton's industrial heritage and are important landmarks in the town.

Winshill Water Tower

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  Winshill Water Tower (also known as Waterloo Tower) is a former water tower in Burton upon Trent, England. It was constructed in 1907 after a local resident won a High Court ruling against the South Staffordshire Waterworks Company for poor water-supply pressure. Winshill Water Tower / Oliver Mills The brick tower held a cast-iron water tank at a height of 80 feet (24 m) to provide sufficient hydraulic head to improve water pressure. Constructed on Burton's highest point known as Waterloo Clump, the tower is visible from across the town and is a well known local landmark. The tower was decommissioned in 1985 and has been unused since. In recent years, there have been a number of proposals for the future use of the tower, including converting it into a restaurant, a hotel, or a visitor attraction. However, as of 2023, the tower remains unused.

The Westgate Water Tower

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  The Westgate Water Tower, also known as the Lincoln Water Tower, is a historic water tower located on Westgate in Lincoln, England. It was built in 1911 by the Lincoln Corporation Waterworks to provide a high-level water supply to the city.  The Westgate Water Tower / Photograph by Mike Peel The tower is 120 feet (37 m) tall and has a capacity of 300,000 imperial gallons (1,360,000 L) of water. The tower is built in the Edwardian Baroque style and is decorated with the fleur-de-lis, the symbol of Lincoln Cathedral's patron saint, Mary Mother of Jesus.  The tower was commissioned in response to an outbreak of typhoid fever in the city in 1904-1905, which killed 113 people. The outbreak was caused by contaminated water from the River Witham, which was the city's main water source at the time. The Westgate Water Tower was a major engineering feat for its time. The tower was built on a hilltop site, which required the construction of a deep well to reach the water table. The wate

The Water Tower in Kenilworth

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 The Water Tower in Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England is a Grade II listed building. It was built in 1778 as a windmill and was converted into a water tower in 1884. The tower is 90 feet (27 m) tall and is made of brick. It has a capacity of 26,000 gallons (118,000 L) of water.   The Water Tower in Kenilworth / Photo by  Roblawson The tower was taken out of service in 1939 and has been unused since. In recent years, there have been a number of proposals for the future use of the tower, including converting it into a restaurant, a hotel, or a visitor attraction. The Water Tower is a significant piece of Kenilworth's industrial heritage and is a popular local landmark.

The Water Tower, Coleshill

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  The Water Tower is a water tower located in Coleshill, Buckinghamshire, England. It was built by German prisoners of war during the First World War to provide a gravity fed water system for the nearby town of Amersham. The Water Tower, Coleshill / Cls14 The tower is 30 metres (100 ft) high with an internal diameter of 5.4 metres (18 ft). Its location on the summit of a hill makes the tower something of a local landmark and it is easily visible from the M40 motorway. The tower was decommissioned in 1995 and was sold at auction. The new owners converted the tower into a unique home with bedrooms in the tower and an adjoining single-storey living area. The project featured on the Channel Four programme Grand Designs. The Water Tower is now a popular tourist attraction and is open to the public for tours on selected days of the year. Visitors can climb to the top of the tower for panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.