Museum of local transport and industry based in a Victorian Pumping Station. Last entry is half an hour before closing.
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The museum is open to the public on Sundays, 11am-4pm in summer and 11am-3pm in winter. We can arrange school or group visits on other days, by appointment only. Please email with details of your request to:
[email protected]
Happy New Year to all our visitors, neighbours and supporters!
We've made so many improvements in the past 12 months and we have lots more plans for 2024. Please stay tuned for updates.
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy new year!
The Pumphouse Volunteers
Shout out to Maud Milton for our brilliant tile mosaic sign.
WIshing everybody a happy and healthy festive season.
From all the Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum volunteers.
See you in 2024!
We're taking a little break over the festive season. Our amazing volunteers will be having a well deserved rest - but we hope to see you all again in the New Year!
Last Day: Sunday 17th December 2023
Closed: 18th December 2023 - 6th Jan 2024
Open again: Sunday 7th January 2024
Thanks everyone for all your support, we've loved having you all here to visit and chat to us.
Please sign up to our mailing list (link in bio) and stay tuned to socials to find out what we've got coming up in 2024.
All the best,
The Pumphouse volunteers
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Join on a magical adventure this year at Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum! An immersive Christmas adventure.
Jingle Bell Junction
22nd and 23rd December
Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum
🎟️ Link in bio
Step into a world of enchantment on the Christmas Express as we make our way to Jingle Bell Junction. Meet the mischievous elves who will guide you through activities, games, and role-play to help save Christmas!
To ensure an intimate experience, we have limited availability, so don't miss out by booking early to secure your spot and avoid any disappointment.
Everyone is welcome to join in the festive fun, although our suggested age range is 3- 6 years. Please note that all children (age 2+) attending will require a ticket.
Duration: 1 hour
Advance Tickets:
Child and Adult (age 2+) £15
Siblings £5
Dates :
Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd December
Multiple times: 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum
10 South Access Road, E17 8AX
https://www.littleboostories.com/events?utm_content=sked_6570babe530c210c20331103&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook
We're so sorry we will be closed to the public from Sunday 26th to 30th November. We will reopen again on Sunday 3rd December at 10:30am.
Please stay tuned on our socials in the meantime as we have some exciting announcements coming soon.
Thank you,
The WPM team
We love this drawing by a local artist and volunteer here at the Pumphouse Museum.
She's used a mix of gel pens, charcoal and acrylic which give it so much energy and motion, which really does encapsulate the marvel of Victorian engineering.
To see our Grade II listed Marshall engines in full working order, please visit us on Sundays for our running times of 12 noon and 2pm.
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This week, 4 Electrical Installation and 4 Engineering students from joined our team for work experience, as part of and our ongoing partnership with the College.
The students dived straight in helping to install duct cable pulling for CCTV, floodlight install and sockets for the new volunteer room at .
Thanks to everyone for your hard work this week; we couldn't have done it without you!.
Have you ever spotted those intriguing 'Borough of Leyton' signs in our Pumphouse room and wondered about their history? 🤔 Well, wonder no more! These signs are a window into the fascinating past of this vibrant corner of East London.
Way back in 1873, Leyton was established as a local government district in southwest Essex. It encompassed not only Leyton, Leytonstone, and Cann Hall but also formed part of the London postal district and Metropolitan Police District.
But in 1965, Leyton underwent a transformative journey. The London Government Act of 1963 reshaped the landscape, abolishing the district and initiating a shift in its administrative boundaries. Leyton's former area bid farewell to Essex and joined the thriving metropolis of Greater London.
Today, Leyton is the southernmost gem in the London Borough of Waltham Forest in Greater London. It's a testament to how our vibrant boroughs have evolved over the years, embracing change while preserving their unique heritage.
Curious to learn more about the intriguing history of Leyton and its transformation since the swinging '60s? Pop in and have a chat with Melvin or any of our dedicated volunteers. They're a treasure trove of local knowledge and can't wait to share more stories with you!
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Shout out to our volunteer Spencer AKA who's made some new ponds in our model train room - they look spectacular!
💧 He used a 2-part epoxy resin for a nice watery shine and tinted it with some Tamiya XF-73 dark green to get the right colour for the dark marshes water.
The resin needed to be left to dry for 24 hours although to cure it can take up to 7 days.
💣 You may recognise the bomb crater pond as the one on that was made by a wayward V2 rocket during a German air raid on 11th February 1945.
Spencer will be back in on Sunday from 11am putting the finishing touches to the ponds such as “blending” in the edges with reeds and shrubs.
Feel free to pop in and chat to him about modelling, trains and what it's like being a volunteer at the Pumphouse Museum!
Tottenham📍Our friends over at Markfield Beam Engine and Museum will be running their restored Victorian beam engine this Saturday 16th September.
Steaming times:
💨 12.30 pm - 1.15 pm
💨 2.30 pm - 3.15 pm
It’s free to get in (although donations welcome as it’s run by volunteers).
📍 Markfield Park N15
🎟️ Free just turn up (donations welcome)
🚗 Free car parking
🚂 South Tottenham / Seven Sisters / Tottenham Hale
🚲 Cycle along the navigation from Springfield Park
☕️ great for snacks and lunches
🌳 Markfield Park + playground for little one
🛹 Skate park round the back
Some of us from the Walthamstow Pumphouse will be going too, so maybe see you there!
Is a long weekend and we are ready for you! 🚂🛤️
Opening times:
⏰Sundays 10:30am - 3:30pm
⏰Bank Holiday Monday - closed
If you’ve ever wanted to know about the history of Blackhorse Road station this video by Tales from the Tube is well worth a watch ✨
Horsing around in North East London.Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/jagohazzardPatreon: https://patreon.com/jagohazzard
Well despite us having 4 seasons in 1 day, our first ever Dr. Bike session was brilliant.
So great to meet some of our local neighbours and chat about cycling and all things Waltham Forest.
Thanks everyone who came along yesterday and of course massive thank you to and for organising everything.
Dr Bike will be back again so do stay tuned to find out when.
We're looking for new Trustees. Please share if you know anyone who might be interested!
The Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum is seeking to recruit several trustees. We are looking for someone to work with the Chief Executive to develop and implement the Museum’s policies and procedures.
We would like to hear from candidates who have held senior positions at large, complex organisations and charities. Additionally, we encourage candidates who have experience and knowledge of charity law, charity administration, fundraising, STEM-based education and strategic communication.
Candidates must have an interest in heritage, industrial/local history, engineering or other area relevant to the museum.
Please click the Link in Bio to read the full description on our LinkedIn post or to apply. If you're on a computer this is the link: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3666225679
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Ancient House mugs available at the pumphouse!
My first design in a series to celebrate Walthamstow's heritage- it had to be the oldest home in London, our beloved Ancient House. Available at Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum
We have some air compressors for sale.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134654012700
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134654009568
We are looking for new Trustees. Please share if you know anyone who might be interested!
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3666225679
Something we get asked a lot - what does a pumphouse actually do?
Did you know it was the place where all the p*e and poo used to go to be treated 💩
Back in the day it was then used as fertilser 🌾
Want to find out more? Come visit us Tuesdays, Thursdays or Sundays.
Huge thank you to everyone who came to visit us during our opening weekend.
Here’s a few pics from our ribbon cutting ceremony to officially declare the Tool House open 🎀✂️
Special thanks to our guests of honour in the ribbon cutting photo from left to right:
Abdullah Seba CEO of Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum, Mozz Blunden a Trustee at Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum, Cllr Catherine Deakin, Cllr Rosalind Dore (Trustee) cutting the ribbon, The Leader Cllr Grace Williams, Sean Rodrigo founder of .
Thanks also to for creating our branding and artwork they’re absolutely top notch.
Our website is now open for bookings on Thursdays and Sundays 10am - 4pm please
Visit our website (link in bio) to book or sign up.
See you soon 🛠️🪚
Abdullah & Sean
📷 Photo credits
We had a special visitor yesterday to the museum. Thanks for joining us for a preview of our new
We open officially today - Sunday 4th June at 10am. Do pop along 🎈
Photos and caption below reposted from Instagram:
A pleasure to see the latest brilliant ideas coming out of today - the tool workshop Abdullah and Sean have conceived will be £25 to hire and has all manner of tools, from a 3D printer to proper wood cutting saws. The pump house is a local joy - if you haven’t been you should and take the kids to see the history of fire engines!
Thank you for joining us today!
Waltham Forest is the home of makers and creators. From the former Halex Factory in Highams Park to Wagland Textiles in Blackhorse Rd, our borough has a rich industrial heritage and a bright future in the creative sectors.
It was wonderful to open the Tool House at Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum this morning. This brand new workshop is an affordable space for people across the borough to come together to learn new skills, collaborate and create. With workshops running throughout the summer and lots of exciting things happening at the museum, check out the website to find out how you can get involved!
https://walthamstowpumphouse.org.uk
Did you know that we also have a whole section about Fire Fighting? We've got historical artifacts from the local area as well as pieces from as far away as Haiti.
Our show stopper is the Dennis Fire truck that was used regulalry on London's Burning TB show plus cameos in various other film and TV hits.
Want to know more? Come and visit us on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
Remember it's a long weekend, we are ready for you! 🚂🛤️
Opening times:
⏰Sundays 10:30am - 3:30pm
⏰Bank Holiday Monday - closed
💥 Join us on the first public open day of 💥
Come and learn about the new workshop, the classes we’ll be holding and opportunities to get creative with wood working, 3D printing and much much more!! 🎉
Sunday 4th June
10am - 4pm
📍
South Access Road, E17 8AX
See you there!
Thank you to the amazing young author for coming to chat to us last week 🙏🏽 Please check out the video about the visit:
On this beautiful Sunday morning, I explored the Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum, which has a fire station with a huge fire equipment collection and the famous ...
Are you coming to visit us? Remember it's a long weekend 🚂🛤️
Opening times:
- Sundays 10:30am - 3:30pm
- Bank Holiday Monday - closed
We’re in Geoff Marshall’s video ‘End of the Line’ if you scoot forward to 4 mins 50 seconds you’ll see what Geoff got up to when he visited us 🚇
End of the Line is back! And it's time hit that most famous of London postcodes ... E17, as we go to the top of the Victoria Line to Walthamstow Central, whe...
🔔 Applications are now open for our new Community Advisory Panel.
Are you passionate about shaping the future of Vestry House Museum and Archives? We are offering the unique opportunity to help shape the future of Waltham Forest’s local history museum and archives service.
We are establishing a diverse group of up to 12 individuals from across the borough who represent a wide range of interests, ambitions and backgrounds.
⏰ Deadline for applications: Monday 17 April
To find out more and learn how to apply visit our website: https://vestryhousemuseum.org.uk/community-advisory-panel/
Photo by Penny Dampier
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If you’re hoping to get your hands on a Maud Milton roundel mug in time for Christmas, head on over to the @walthamstowpumphousemuseum this weekend! They’re open this Sunday 17th December from 10:30am until about 3pm. They have the following in stock: Walthamstow Central Blackhorse Road St James Street Chingford Highams Park South Tottenham They retail at £14 each and would make the perfect present for any @transportforlondon or transport fans. If you’d like to know more please chat to the lovely volunteers in the shop when you visit - it’s free to get in and a top day out for families, local history buffs and transport enthusiasts. . . . #chingford #walthamstow #stjamesstreet #highamspark #southtottenham #tottenham #maudmilton #tfl #londonoverground #mosaic #localartist #blackhorseroad #walthamforest #eastlondon #shopsmall #shoplocal
🚇 Have you ever stopped to wonder about the tile motifs on the Victoria Line platforms? We rode the whole line from Brixton to Walthamstow Central to bring you our lowdown of all 16. Let us know your favourite in the comments below ⬇️ . . . #victorialine #brixton #stockwell #vauxhall #pimlico #victoria #greenpark #oxfordcircus #warrenstreet #euston #highburyandislington #finsburypark #sevensisters #tottenhamhale #blackhorseroad #walthamstowcentral #mysecretlondon #timeoutlondon #londonunderground #london
Did you know that opposite The Chequers pub @chequerse17 used to be the fire station in Walthamstow? Back in 1904, 114 High Street Walthamstow was where the fire brigade and their equipment was housed. The fire wagon you see in the video is from 1865 and is the original from Leyton Fire Station which has been lovingly rebuilt by our amazing volunteers. If you’re interested in fire fighting history please pop along and see us and ask for Frank as he’s a fountain of knowledge. We’re open again from Sunday 3rd December 10:30am . . . #walthamstow #walthamforest #eastlondon #e17 #firefighters #firestation #fireengine #localhistory #walthamstowmarket
You may have walked past this red engine before and assumed it was a steam train 🚂 It is in fact an early boiler, designed to provide a source of steam back in 1920. Common uses would have been to provide space heating and hot water at a hospital or soil sterilisation and heating at a greenhouse on Lea Valley. This particular model was manufactured by Marshall, Sons & Co. of Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. However, this type of boiler was originally created by Henry Booth, a colleague of George and Robert Stephenson - the “fathers” of British railways. Henry Booth realised that having numerous small tubes instead of just one large tube was way more efficient. And so his basic layout of the boiler was used in steam locomotives ever afterwards. Fun fact for any boiler enthusiasts: there are 83 tubes in this boiler providing a total heating area of 51.7 sq m in a boiler that is only 2.7m long. So there you go! Next time you’re passing you can tell your friends it’s a boiler, and not a steam train! . . . #steamboiler #henrybooth #marshallboiler #gainsborough #stephenson #walthamstow #pumphouse #museum #localhistory #locomotive #multitube #steam
Meet the volunteer: this is Melvin, he’s been volunteering with us for over 27 years! He’s a retired carpenter who many of you will know from his DIY for Beginners workshops at @toolhousee17 But you don’t need any experience to volunteer with us, just be keen to learn and willing to help our visitors ☺️ Please drop us an email to find out more about volunteering opportunities at the @walthamstowpumphousemuseum or the @toolhousee17 [email protected] We can’t wait to meet you ☺️ 🪧 Shout out to @maudmilton who created our ace mosaic sign on Low Hall Lane shown at the start of the Reel . . . #walthamforest #walthamstow #eastlondon #e17 #volunteer #volunteering #museum #localhistory #pumphouse #independentmuseum #lovelocal
💩 If you’ve ever wondered how the Pumphouse came to be, this Reel is gives you a potted history. The problem of what to do with waste isn’t a new issue and the Victorians certainly had some great ideas 💡 For more local history and industry come visit us Tuesday mornings, Thursday mornings and Sundays 10:30am - 3:30pm. 📍Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum . . . #walthamstow #localhistory #pumphouse #eastlondon #londonhistory #victorianlondon #industrialhistory
Got any plans on Sunday? ✂️ ✏️ We run free kids activities at @walthamstowpumphousemuseum with @e17jaiminee 📍10 South Access Road, E17 8AX 10:30 am - 3:00 pm Every Sunday Join us on Sundays for construction and educational toys, arts and crafts, plus access to the whole museum for free. All ages are welcome. 🎟️ Free entry 🚗 Free street parking on Sundays ☕️ Volunteer run café 🚂 Model train room 🚇 Tube carriages 🚒 Fire engine 💩 Pumphouse 🛍️ Gift shop 🚾 Accessible facilities If you’d like to know more please visit the link in bio. . . . #independentmuseum #tinycharity #localhistory #dowtk #whatsonlondon #londonforfree #thingstodoinlondon #walthamstow #eastlondon #childrensmuseum #transportmuseum #london #artsanscrafts #freesession #mysecretlondon #ideaswothkids #familyfriendly #timeoutlondon #atlasobscura #walthamstowparents
Thank you @angrydan for including us on your new map of Walthamstow 🤩 🗺️ Angry Dan’s brilliant mural is probably the first thing many of our visitors see when they come to visit the @walthamstowpumphousemuseum His popup on Coppermill Lane at @1bwindowgallery will be on until 28th August so we just wanted to give him a shout out as we’re all fans here at he Pumphouse. Please follow @angrydan for more info. Exhibition curated by @darkyellowdot . . . . #angrydan #streetart #mural #publicart #walthamstow #eastlondon #walthamforest #london #artexhibition #limericks #maps #e17 #coppermilllane
Free bike service 🚲 We’re pumped to confirm that the Dr Bike team will be with us this weekend - pop along for a free bike service! 📅 Sunday 30th July 2023 10:00-16:00 📍Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum 10 South Access Road E17 8AX 🎟️ Link in bio At Dr Bike sessions experienced mechanics check everything on your bike from wheels, brakes, gears and tyre pressure to lights, racks, pedals, saddles and more. Any minor adjustments we can make to the bike we do there and then. Anything we can’t fix on site we will let you know exactly what needs doing and a rough guide to what it should cost at a bike shop. All our mechanics are friendly and approachable and have a wealth of cycling knowledge so feel free to pick their brains about cycle training or other cycling activities. The Dr Bike service is subsidised by some of our partners so check out your borough page and see if you can apply. Alternatively prices are available on request. . . . #walthamforest #walthamstow #awesomestow #cycleconfident #drbike #repaircafe #bikemaintenance #eastlondon #pumphouse #bikerepair #bikecheckup
Got any plans this Sunday? ✂️ ✏️ We run free arts and crafts sessions at @walthamstowpumphousemuseum with @e17jaiminee 📍10 South Access Road, E17 8AX 10:30 am - 3:00 pm Join us and let your creative side loose! All ages are welcome. Materials provided. 🎟️ Free entry 🚗 Free street parking on Sundays ☕️ Volunteer run café 🚂 Model train room 🚇 Tube carriages 🚒 Fire engine 💩 Pumphouse 🛍️ Gift shop 🚾 Accessible facilities If you’d like to make a donation please visit the link in bio. . . . #independentmuseum #tinycharity #localhistory #dowtk #whatsonlondon #londonforfree #thingstodoinlondon #walthamstow #eastlondon #childrensmuseum #transportmuseum #london #artsanscrafts #freesession #mysecretlondon #timeoutlondon #atlasobscura #walthamstowparents
Tottenham 📍Our friends over at @markfieldbeamengine run the restored Victorian beam engine on Bank Holidays (check times on their website). It’s free to get in (although donations welcome as it’s run by volunteers). 📍 Markfield Park N15 🎟️ Free just turn up (donations welcome) 🚗 Free car parking 🚂 South Tottenham / Seven Sisters / Tottenham Hale 🚲 Cycle along the navigation from Springfield Park ☕️ @markfield_park_cafe really good 🌳 Markfield Park + playground 🛹 Skate park round the back Next dates: 28th & 29th May Let us know in the comments if you go? ⚙️ . . . #markfieldbeamengine #markfieldpark #tottenham #n15 #northlondon #sevensisters #southtottenham #tottenhamhale #dowtk #beamengine #steampump #steam #steampower #pumphouse #localhistory #familyfriendly #walthamstowparents #mumsofessex #eastlondon #stamfordhill #enfield #leyton #independentmuseum #volunteer #museum #history #london
In many European countries, May 4th is International Firefighters Day also known to some as St. Florian's Day, a tradition that has been going strong for over 150 years. St. Florian is the patron saint of firefighters. He was the first commander of a firefighting squad during the Roman Empire and lost his life protecting the same values that firefighters hold dear today. So today we take a moment to honour and thank all the brave men and women who risk their lives to keep us all safe. Happy International Firefighters' Day! 🔥👩🚒👨🚒 ... #internationalfirefightersday #dayoffireservice #stfloriansday #firefighters #thankyoufirefighters #walthamstow #eastlondon #london #londonfirebrigade #lfb
🌷Our tulips are looking beautiful in the sunshine. We’ve seen some bees buzzing around too. 🐝 Shout out to our amazing volunteer Mozz for making the Pumphouse look so beautiful. Thanks Mozz! ... #walthamstow #pumphouse #pumphousemuseum #walthamstowpumphousemuseum #walthamstowpumphouse #tulips #flowers #urbangarden #museum #independentmuseum #volunteers #thankyou #flowers #springhassprung #walthamforest
It’s your last chance to buy some @blackhorselane Atelier jeans at the museum this Sunday. Grab yourself a pair of men’s ‘Cut’ denim jeans for £200 (usually £220) that’s a saving of almost 10%! The kind folks at @blackhorselane Ateliers have donated several pairs of their popular NW8 style men’s jeans to the @eastlondonwaterworkspark fundraiser. This particular style has been designed by young people affected by knife crime. The rivets and buttons are made from melted down confiscated knives. Sizes range from 28” to 38” waist - but hurry - this is the last time the pop-up stall will be at Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum on South Access Road. Sunday 26th Feb 10:30am - 12:30pm - - - - - - - - - - - - The East London Waterworks Park project is a big, ambitious plan to turn a fenced-off concrete expanse into a living green habitat open to all. All their funding comes from donations. They’re crowdfunding to buy the land; they’ve hit their first funding milestone – but they still need help. Every pound brings them a step closer (and they’re a registered charity, so GiftAid makes the money go even further). Please donate if you can. You’ll find a link to the crowdfunder in our bio, or copy and paste this address if you’re on a computer: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/elwp Please tell your friends about the crowdfunder. Link in bio. Thank you to @argallwayleyton for the brilliant reel! . . . #WildSwimming #OutdoorSwimming #ReWilding #wildlife #britishmade #madeintheuk #WalthamstowMarshes #HackneyMarshes #conservation #ecology #inclusivity #community #diversity #mensjeans #sustainability #crowdfunder #madeinlondon #e5 #e10 #e17 #Leyton #Walthamstow #Hackney #Clapton #londondenim #greenspaces #communityowned #leabridgeroad #argallavenue
We cannot wait for our Jubilee Event on Sunday!! We already have a taste for scones- which we will be selling in our cafe for only £1.50!! We are open 10.30am - 6.00pm. #e17 #walthamstow #wfculture #queensjubilee
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