Another childhood memory for me - used to live just down the road in the village. I remember one time they drained the pool (or it might be when it closed) and there was a population explosion of newts in the area - I can't imagine why now but remember it vividly.
If you can visit when they're running the engine its fab
I remember the hall as a child in the 60s. My dad was a nurse at cherry and there was a xmas party for the staff children - food, santa, film, presents that sort of thing!
They also used to have a firework party on Nov 5th
SheilaB
If you can visit when they're running the engine its fab
p.s. love the site
Location: Ryhope Pumping Station Gallery: Victorian Industry