Deep clean for Leeds's own supersonic steam-powered marvel

It was the made in Leeds supersonic steam-powered marvel that helped revolutionise production in factories all across the world a century ago.

Today, the impressive De Laval Impulse Steam works at an altogether different pace, enjoying a well-earned retirement at Leeds Industrial Museum.

On display in the museum’s Power House Gallery, this week the mighty turbine has been getting cleaned and conserved while the site is closed due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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