Visit to Gaussfest: Electricity Day – Saturday 10 October 2026
Event Date:
10 October 2026
Event Time:
11:00
Event Location:
London Museum of Water Steam, Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, London, TW8 0EN
Visit to Gaussfest: Electricity Day
London Museum of Water & Steam
Saturday 10 October 2026
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Come and join the Master, Ash Shastri, and fellow Fuellers for an informal day at the London Museum of Water & Steam in Brentford, coinciding with its annual Gaussfest: Electricity Day.
Gaussfest brings together an extraordinary collection of experimental electrical equipment, with live demonstrations of Tesla coils, high-voltage multipliers, Van de Graaff generators and Wimshurst machines - including spectacular indoor lightning and high-voltage displays.
Why this is particularly relevant to Fuellers
The Museum occupies the former Kew Bridge Waterworks and is home to the world's largest collection of stationary steam engines. It provides a tangible energy story - from coal-fired steam pumping through diesel and electric machinery to the challenges of preserving and adapting industrial infrastructure today. There is also a natural cross-Livery connection: the Water Conservation Trust, established by the Worshipful Company of Water Conservators, supports education at the Museum, including STEAM Explorer and school bursaries.
The plan
This will be a deliberately informal, member-led visit rather than a formal Company function. We propose to meet at around 1100, explore Gaussfest and the Museum together and have an informal lunch. Fueller Tony Griffiths, whose company Olsights has its studio within the Museum complex, has also offered a short studio visit and introduction to some of the energy-transition work being undertaken there. The running order will remain flexible around the Gaussfest demonstrations, and members are welcome to stay until 1700.
BOOKING & JOINING THE GROUP
Please purchase your own Gaussfest ticket directly from the Museum: Gaussfest: Electricity Day - tickets.
Once booked, please let Tony Griffiths know that you are joining the Fuellers' party so that lunch and studio-visit numbers can be coordinated.
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DATE
Saturday 10 October 2026
MEET
Around 1100 (Gaussfest runs from 1000 - 1700
LOCATION
London Museum of Water & Steam, Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, London TW8 0EN
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TRAVEL
Kew Bridge railway station is a few minutes walk away. Please note that there is limited on-site parking.
TICKETS
Adult: £15; Under 16: £5
Buy your tickets by clicking here.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Gaussfest involves high-voltage equipment. The event organisers advise that anyone with a pacemaker or cochlear implant must not go within 20 metres of the Tesla coil areas. Visitors should read the event Terms & Conditions when booking; under-16s must be accompanied by an adult.