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Thames pollution

My grandfather used to work for the Water Board as it used to be called. He used to have to wear waist high waders and to dig up pavements and roads using brute force and the use of a sledgehammer (pneumatic drills had never even been dreamed in the former days.It was only in 1989 that water boards were privatised but unbeknown to most people, some of the biggest investors were the Chinese and other foreign companies. As many of you may already know that Thames Water boss refuses to rule out bill increases of up to 40% to secure the Company’s future. In the meantime if you live in the surrounding areas close to Mogden sewerage works my sympathy goes out to you.

Richard Atterwill ● 334d2 Comments

Yes that is very true. But now very sadly things have gone the drain (pardon the pun).

Richard Atterwill ● 331d

I remember the men used to ride a bicycle (red) with a stopcock turner carried on the crossbar. They had an air of authority as they turned the stopcocks, which were exercised occasionally to prevent seizing up, which was preventative maintenance.

Nicholas Beard ● 331d