Ceremonial key, from opening of Forrestburn Water Works, West Lothian

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This ceremonial silver key is from the opening of Forrestburn Water Works in 1895. This reservoir supplied much of the industrial district of West Lothian.

Ceremonial silver key for the Forrestburn Water Works of the West Lothian water supply, 1895

The Public Health Act of 1867 led to more clean, piped water and more underground sewers.

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• Online ID: 000-100-083-234-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1995.637.1
• Date: 1895
  
• Material: Silver
  Key, ceremonial
  
• Dimensions: 248 mm H x 190 mm W
  
• What: Key, ceremonial
  
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• Who: Forrestburn Water Works
  
• Where: Scotland, Lanarkshire, Forrestburn Water
  Scotland, West Lothian
  
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