Today I went to the museum of Water and Steam in South West London. Super important learning tangent re the water systems in place and how the materials have changed throughout time in order to toughen and adapt for longevity. It's crazy that we take it for granted when we sip a cool glass of water straight from the tap. However when I went into the back I was completely blown away by this amazing system and space. Seeing these cast sections of metal and the bevelling and design that had gone into creating the small parts; as well as design and skill was breathtaking. Each piece shaped and manufactured by human hands and specialist tools. I also did some sketching which I will post afterwards. The stairs and balcony spaces created to maintain the machinery in themselves were works of art. I would definitely recommend visiting this museum of a sunshine, frosty winters afternoon.
