A portrait of John Smeaton

Smeaton at Temple Newsam

Temple Newsam Estate
Sat 6 Sep 11:00 - 13:00
Temple Newsam
Temple Newsam Estate
Sat 6 Sep
11:00 - 13:00
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Join a guided walk to discover the history of John Smeaton at Temple Newsam.

John Smeaton was the greatest civil engineer of the 18th century and founder of the profession in Britain.

This guided tour explores the grounds of Temple Newsam for remaining evidence of Smeaton’s pump and ventures inside the house to view the surviving well, not normally on view to the public.

£8. Booking essential.

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