INDUSTRIAL engineering from the turn of the last century went on show to visitors over the bank holiday weekend.

Tees Cottage Pumping Station, next to Broken Scar picnic area, in Darlington, opened to visitors on Easter Sunday and yesterday.

Visitors were given the chance to explore the history of the town's water supply.

Attractions included a 1904 beam engine and its boilers and a 1914 gas-powered engine, the blacksmith's shop, miniature railway and a tea rooms.

There was also a display of miniature steam models.