Constructed in 1868, Ryhope Pumping Station supplied Sunderland with water from aquifers 150 feet underground. The pumping station remained in operation until 1967.
The structure is the last of the pumping stations designed by Thomas Hawksley. Today, the works are a museum open on Sunday afternoons and for regular steam events.
August 17, 2023
Palm Springs, California
An ancient mineral hot spring sits at the middle of this combination cultural center and spa.
Gloucester, England
This fantastic museum honors Gloucester waterway heritage.
Savannah, Georgia
At this privately owned collection, conflicts are humanized through soldiers’ personal belongings.
Odawara, Japan
Dedicated to the history and culture of Japanese fishcake, this museum invites you to take part in its kamaboko-making workshop.
Manchester, England
A Victorian synagogue-turned-museum chronicles centuries of Jewish life.
Portumna, Ireland
A well-preserved, 19th-century Irish workhouse recounts a grim time in the country’s history.
Meknes, Morocco
A museum dedicated to the musical instruments used in traditional Moroccan music.
County Donegal, Ireland
Once part of a living village, these buildings now house exhibits showcasing historical aspects of life in Ireland.
