Joseph William Bazalgette Collection

London Main-Drainage Works: Aqueduct at Abbey Mills, Stratford, 1864. Creator: Unknown
London Main-Drainage Works: Aqueduct at Abbey Mills, Stratford, 1864. 'The Illustration shows the manner in which the numerous waterways

London Main-Drainage Works: view of the outfall of the Northern Drainage at Barking Creek, 1864. Creator: Unknown
London Main-Drainage Works: view of the outfall of the Northern Drainage at Barking Creek, 1864. Illustration of works on '...the great northern outfall on the Essex side of the Thames

The Metropolitan Main-drainage works: machinery for lifting the sewage, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Metropolitan Main-drainage works: machinery for lifting the sewage, 1864. Diagram of '...the outfall of the southern system at Crossness

The Metropolitan Main-drainage works at Crossness, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Metropolitan Main-drainage works at Crossness, [Bexley], 1864. View of '...the works at this important outlet for the whole of the sewage drained from the area on the south side of

Sir Joseph William Bazalgette (b / w photo)
815969 Sir Joseph William Bazalgette (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Joseph William Bazalgette (1819-1891)

Victoria Embankment, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Victoria Embankment, 1872. Part of the Thames Embankment on the north bank of the River Thames, construction began in 1865 and was completed in 1870 under Joseph Bazalgette. From, " LONDON

Section of the Thames Embarkment, 1867, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Section of the Thames Embarkment, 1867, (c1876). 19th-century civil engineering project primarily designed by Sir Joseph Bazalgette of a low level interceptor sewer

Sublimated Sewage Station: The Engine House at Abbey Mills, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Sublimated Sewage Station: The Engine House at Abbey Mills, c1935. Abbey Mills Pumping Station, in Stratford, East London, nicknamed the Cathedral of Sewage for its ornate design

Sir Joseph W Bazalgette, 1863. Portrait of the famous civil engineer Joseph Bazalgette who designed the London sewage system, completed in 1875, and the Thames Embankment

Victoria Embankment, showing Somerset House, London, 1887. The Victoria Embankment is part of the Thames Embankment, designed by Sir Joseph Bazalgette in the 1860s to accommodate a modern sewer

Victoria Embankment, showing Temple Gardens and St Pauls Cathedral, London, 1887. The Victoria Embankment is part of the Thames Embankment

One of the sphinxes, Victoria Embankment, London, 1924-1926. The Victoria Embankment on the north side of the Thames was designed by Joseph Bazalgette

Sir Joseph Bazalgette, CB, British civil engineer, 1877. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Sir Joseph Bazalgette, CB, British civil engineer, 1877. Bazalgettes major achievements were in the field of public health engineering

Woolwich Free Ferry, London, 20th Century. The free ferry service across the Thames between Woolwich and Newham was instigated by Sir Joseph Bazalgette and began operating in 1889

Thames Embankment, London, 20th Century. The Embankment was designed by the civil engineer Joseph Bazalgette to accommodate his new sewer system and to provide a thoroughfare alongside the river

Joseph Bazalgette (1819-1891), English civil engineer, 1887. Bazalgettes major achievements were in the field of public health engineering

Joseph Bazalgette, British civil engineer
Joseph Bazalgette (1819-1891). Bust of the British civil engineer Sir Joseph William Bazalgette. Bazalgette is most famous as the builder of Londons sewer system

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Sir Joseph William Bazalgette was a British civil engineer who played a crucial role in transforming the city of London. Born in 1819, he left an indelible mark on the landscape and infrastructure of the capital. With his visionary ideas and meticulous planning, Bazalgette revolutionized the city's sewage system, ensuring cleaner living conditions for its inhabitants. In 1867, he oversaw the construction of the Thames Embankment, which not only provided much-needed flood protection but also created new land for development. This iconic project can be seen in a black and white photograph taken by Gustave Doré in 1872. Bazalgette's engineering prowess extended to Abbey Mills where he designed an innovative sublimated sewage station. A photograph from around 1935 showcases the impressive Engine House at this site. His contributions were recognized during his lifetime as evidenced by portraits such as one captured in 1863. In this image, Sir Joseph W Bazalgette exudes confidence and determination - qualities that undoubtedly propelled him to success. The Victoria Embankment became another testament to Bazalgette's genius. Photographs from 1887 depict this grand thoroughfare adorned with landmarks like Somerset House and St Paul's Cathedral. The sphinxes lining the embankment add an air of mystique to this bustling area of London between 1924-1926. Lock & Whitfield immortalized Sir Joseph Bazalgette through their artistic rendering in 1877, showcasing his distinguished appearance as a CB (Companion of Bath). His impact on London cannot be overstated; even Woolwich Free Ferry owes its existence partly to his expertise. As we look back at these images capturing various stages of his career spanning over decades, it is evident that Joseph William Bazalgette was more than just an English civil engineer - he was a visionary who shaped modern-day London into the vibrant city it is today.