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

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:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.1995.637.1
Date:	1895
Material:	Silver
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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