Chew Magna (click on photographs to bring up bigger/better versions).

chew magna In the centre of Chew Magna the pump is the central feature of a small memorial garden commemorating an obviously well-respected and long-standing Councillor. A small panel is inscribed:
 IN MEMORY OF
NORMAN REED
CHAIRMAN OF THE PARISH COUNCIL
1969-1991
WANSDYKE DISTRICT COUNCILLOR
1973-1991
Markings: The maker's panel isn't decipherable, although there are subtle hints of it being Llewellins & James.

Manufacturer: There's no doubt that it's a Llewellins & James pump (thanks to Matt Rogers for pointing this out).

chew magna Just got a glimpse of this pump behind the Pelican Inn, Chew Magna. Reported to be missing, 2014.

Markings: Too far away to see.

Manufacturer: Unk.

chew magna, 2014 Also in Chew Magna. Thanks to Matt Rogers for the photo.

Markings: Flag and "MADE IN ENGLAND".

Manufacturer: Lee Howl/.

chew magna, 2014 Near the church at Chew Magna. Very unusually this pump features a casting with the fulcrum for the handle on the left. Thanks to Matt Rogers for the photo

Markings: Hard to decipher manufacturer's roundels on both side of the barrel, with hints of "LLEWELLINS & JAMES BRISTOL".

Manufacturer: Llewellins & James of Bristol .

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