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Kew Bridge Steam Museum 
Housed in a magnificent 19th century waterworks, Kew Bridge Steam Museum is located right next to Kew Bridge and is an incredible place to learn about the technology that powered the industrial revolution and kick-started Britain’s industrial and economic dominance in the 19th century.

All the steam engines are powered by real steam and can be seen in action every weekend (note the Cornish engines only run on selected weekends).

One of the highlights of Kew Bridge Museum is the 1846 “Grand Junction” 90-inch engine. Described by Charles Dickens as “a monster” it is the world’s la...

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