bazalways 26 Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 In the Lace Market Area there is or was what was called the 'Danger Main'. This referred to the Water Main which was more than the normal or average pressure. Apparently its existence was to assist the Fire Department in the event of a fire in the 'Rabbit Warren that existed there. On Warsaw Gate at No. 21 (if memory is acting correctly) was a Hydro Lift from the Basement to (I think) the Third Floor. The Lift Cage looked quite normal but instead of being suspended on steel rope, it had a steel ramp underneath pushing it up. This must have been about forty foot long and about six inches in diameter. It operated by pulling on a rope which past through two holes top & bottom in the corner of the cage, pull it down to open the water valve, pull it up to let the water drain away. There were other similar lifts in the area apparently but this was the only one I knew of. Perhaps you know of others. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 If I am right either Vic or Midland station had those type of lifts. I know it was one or the other but just can't remember which. Colin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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