Where is the meeting point?

We will meet outside Lambeth Palace, London SE1 7JU, at the end of Lambeth Road. We will then make our way together to the Albert Embankment across the road.

Are children welcome?

Yes, however the majority of the walk is on the Albert Embankment, next to the River Thames, so please be aware of this potential hazard.

Well behaved dogs are very welcome , as long as they are always on a lead.

Where are the nearest major transport hubs?

Westminster Station and Lambeth North Station are both within a ten minute walk. Numerous bus routes stop very close to Lambeth Pier. Key routes include Routes3,77,87,344, and 360.

BAZALGETTE - THE VISIONARY ENGINEER Tickets, Sat, 18 Apr 2026 at 13:00

Overview

Learn more about this extraordinary gifted man who transformed London forever.

Sir Joseph Bazalgette was one of the greatest of all London engineers and regarded world wide as a leading engineering consultant. He is mostly remembered for designing and building the Victorian sewage system in London in the 19th century. This momumental and vast system eradicated the deadly disease cholera from London which had been killing residents in thousands. BUT...he designed and built so much more of London's infrastructure which still exists today. They include, The Albert,Victoria and Chelsea Embankments, major thoroughfares and redesigned major bridges as well as two pumping stations, known as the cathedrals of industry. Come and learn more about this truly revolutionary man and the very modern additions to his legacy, here on the banks of the river Thames today.

Learn more about this extraordinary gifted man who transformed London forever.

Sir Joseph Bazalgette was one of the greatest of all London engineers and regarded world wide as a leading engineering consultant. He is mostly remembered for designing and building the Victorian sewage system in London in the 19th century. This momumental and vast system eradicated the deadly disease cholera from London which had been killing residents in thousands. BUT...he designed and built so much more of London's infrastructure which still exists today. They include, The Albert,Victoria and Chelsea Embankments, major thoroughfares and redesigned major bridges as well as two pumping stations, known as the cathedrals of industry. Come and learn more about this truly revolutionary man and the very modern additions to his legacy, here on the banks of the river Thames today.

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1 hour 30 minutes
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Refunds up to 7 days before the event

Location

Lambeth Palace

Lambeth Palace Road

London SE1 7JU

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