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Be amazed by the massive historic engines that pumped Thames water to London's taps, and follow in the footsteps of Charles Dickens to explore London's exciting watery past at the London Museum of Steam and Water. Get hands-on to find out more about the gruesome details of the capital's watery past, and water's role in the Victorian battle for public health, in the interactive waterworks area. Here and at the outdoor splash zone you can test your muscle power as you have a go at water-pumping machines from throughout the centuries. The Rotative engines are in steam every weekend along with their Cornish engines on selected weekends. The Waterworks Railway runs every Saturday, Sunday, Bank holidays and selected Fridays in August school holidays.