Report - St. Thomas' Hill Water Tower, Canterbury, July 2010

[One Flew East]

Well, this was gifted; I've often passed by at close quarters, and seen it also from miles away - its pristine white paint job ensures it gets itself noticed. Imagine my suprise, then, when I found it wide open.
Right place right time I guess.
Built 1928, it's owned by Mid Kent Water and is in use, partly as a mobile 'phone mast. In the grounds is a part-submerged reservoir.
Nicely.

Bits and bobs clicking, switching and flickering quietly to themselves all around.

Looking up

Thank you and goodnight, time for a bottle of red.

 

[Luke kent]

These pictures are fascinating, just spotted it on a search! Pass this place all the time

 

[Joshiie32]

Awesome! I've Always wanted to try to climb it but I don't think there is a way :/

 

[Bob Mower]

Been in there quite a few times. The Canterbury Radio station CTFM had its transmitter there until KMFM took it over and moved it to the BT tower further down the road.