Both buildings have
been integrated to form Chord's stylish offices, assembly workshop
and extensive listening rooms.
The Pumphouse was a steam powered technology centre for that period
and is now home to some of the most advanced audio electronics research
and development facilities in Europe.
The original site also included a bizarre chimney over 50 metres
high, designed to resemble a giant obelisk, like Cleopatra's Needle.
Sadly, it was later demolished. Before the last century the waterworks
site became famous for the part it played in local historical events. |
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