The River Tyburn, Downstream Section, London
The River Tyburn is one of Londons famous "Lost Rivers". I believe that this section is correctly called "Kings Scholars Pond Sewer". It's the furthest South on the Tyburn you can easily go.
This section holds a special place in my memory; it was the location of our first foray into the world of draining. I remember donning wellys, with make-shift extensions made from binliner and duct tape, lifting the manhole cover, being hit with the distinct smell of a London CSO and descending into the blackness. Once underground, we were amazed. We walked downstream only to find a large iron flap which we couldn't move. We retreated and called it a night there. I don't recall any of us taking any photographs down there, and so, now knowing much more about drain lighting, a fellow Drainer and I took a little trip a few nights ago, down into the Tyburn once more, to photograph the section we initially walked down...
Looking down the end chamber from where we enter the drain
The end chamber here is relatively dry. Sure, you sink about an inch into "mud" but it's not actually wet. Turning through 180°, you can see why. The main flow is diverted down a smaller tunnel (around 4 foot). If I had a wider lens (memo: Invest in SLR and lenses) then you could see the porthole properly. As it is, you will just have to make do with the gentle curve. Just to the left of my mate, you can see the stairs leading up to our manhole.
Looking upstream from the previous shot
Moving further upstream, the tunnel continues. I'm not going to lie, I'm milking this a little by this stage...
Looking down the tunnel...
Moving further up, the tunnel briefly changes shape. I can only assume that it does so for reinforcement...
Looking upstream at the change in tunnel shape
That's about as interesting as this section gets. It's quite a dull drain really. That said, it is rather large!
Thank's for reading! (click images for enlargement)
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October 14th, 2010 - 13:02
Good stuff, im loving the stuff you have here!
October 22nd, 2010 - 20:23
I just signed up to your blogs rss feed. Will you post more on this subject?
October 26th, 2010 - 11:55
Return trips are planned to other parts of this system; Just keep checking back!