TYNTESFIELD HOUSE WRAXALL  NORTH SOMERSET

The National Trust in 2002 became the owners of this early Victorian Mansion
which was built for the Gibbs family in 1864. The various members of the family
always had an interest in the latest technological advancements of that age.
Warm Air Central Heating, on-site Towns Gas Generation Plant, early
DC electricity from steam engine driven Dynamos, and water hydraulic power
to operate pumps and luggage Lift.



The House already has several items historical engineering equipment, so it
was with special interest when the Heritage Group were asked by the National
Trust to check out an old Luggage / Passenger lift used by the servants to
transport when required, various items of Luggage from/to the family's
apartments in the house to/from the waiting carriages. 



The CIBSE Lifts Group have prepared a report and assessment of the Waygood
Water Hydraulic lift that was discovered. The report is in a pdf format which can
be viewed by using the following link.

WAYGOOD WATER HYDRAULIC LIFT

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