Broomy Hill
| Broomy Hill | |
|---|---|
 The Museum of Cider in Broomy Hill. Hereford | |
  Broomy Hill Location within Herefordshire | |
| Civil parish | |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Hereford |
| Postcode district | HR4 |
| Dialling code | 01432 |
| Police | West Mercia |
| Fire | Hereford and Worcester |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Broomy Hill is a western suburb of the city of Hereford in Herefordshire, England. It is located west of the city centre and north of the River Wye. It is home to the Museum of Cider,[1] Waterworks Museum, Hereford[2] and Hunderton Bridge.[3][4][5]
Waterworks Museum
[edit]The grade II* listed Broomy Hill pumping station was built in 1856.[6] Since 1974 it has been the Waterworks Museum, Hereford, operated as a registered charity.[7][2][8] The collection includes "the oldest working triple expansion steam engine in the UK".[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Museum of Cider - Hereford". www.cidermuseum.co.uk. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ a b c "Welcome To the Waterworks Museum - Hereford". www.waterworksmuseum.org.uk. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ "The former Hunderton railway bridge on the River Wye viewed from the north west (EHC01/314/13/12) Archive Item - English Heritage(EH):Archive Collection | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ "Broomy Hill, Hereford, Herefordshire | Educational Images | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ The Newbery House Magazine. Giffith, Farran, Okeden & Welsh. 1892. p. 124. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ Historic England. "Broomy Hill Pumping Station (1422752)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 26 August 2024. Includes detailed account of the history of the waterworks
- ^ "Waterworks Museum - Hereford, registered charity no. 515866". Charity Commission for England and Wales. 26 August 2024.
- ^ "Waterworks Museum - Hereford". www.visitherefordshire.co.uk. Visit Herefordshire.
