Chance tosee Bredesteam giants

There will be a chance to view huge Edwardian steam engines in action at Brede Waterworks over the bank holiday weekend.
1/2/14- Brede Steam Engine Society open day.   Tangye Water Pump Engine No 2. ENGSUS001201401021721591/2/14- Brede Steam Engine Society open day.   Tangye Water Pump Engine No 2. ENGSUS00120140102172159
1/2/14- Brede Steam Engine Society open day. Tangye Water Pump Engine No 2. ENGSUS00120140102172159

Brede Steam Engine Society is holding a free Open Day on Monday May 28 from 10am - 4pm.

There is ample free parking and guided tours are available.

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The Tangye Tea Bar will be serving light refreshments and delicious homemade cakes.

Karen Draper, from the Society, said: “We look forward to welcoming all the family to enjoy British Engineering at its best.

There is another free Open Day on Saturday June 2 from 10am - 4pm.

Brede Waterworks is situated in the Brede Valley and signposted on the A28 at the top of Btrede Hill by St George’s Church.

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The engines were once used to draw water from beneath the valley loor to supply the area.

You can learn more at www.bredesteamgiants.co.uk.

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