The Time Machine, was given the name by Dsankt, Otter & Loops back in 2008.
Its been on my and Tocsin Bang's hit list for a few years since. So one Friday came up that both of us had a day off. Being quite local for us. We both decided to check it out. I had Chest Waders ready and rest of my kit. Hal was pretty confidant that thigh waders were ideal but he found out the hard way. I would say next time take a mask as there was a bad taste in the air.
Some History:
Ramsey in Cambridgeshire is unique in all of England... For it has a river running under the town. The Clock was originally powered from the river running under it.
Before the Fens were drained Ramsey was an island, isolated and safe, ideal for the world famous abbey and centre for education that was once here.
In the 1850s when the London, Kings Cross to Edinburgh railway was built Holme Fen was drained, this resulted in the drop of water in Ramsey and so the 'Arches' were built. The work started in 1852 and was finished in 1854.
During the construction problems were found with water flow during the winter of 1852. From the Clock Tower onwards it was decided to continue with three culverts, the main culvert being assisted with two side culverts. The side culverts also took sewage.
On with the pics.
Raw sewage was found along this part.
Hal doing his doggy impression.
Workmen made a Booboo, and yes that is a road sign blocking the hole.
The End.
Hal will add his pics later.
Thanks for Looking.
Winch
