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

dromore Remains of a cowtail pump at Dromore, Co. Down. Photograph supplied by Brian McElherron - thanks, Brian.

Markings: "Millfield Foundry Belfast".

Manufacturer: Millfield Foundry, Belfast.

dromore A large pump at Dromore, Co. Down, probably not in its original location. (Is it the one which was originally in Market Square?) Photograph supplied by Marcus Simms - thanks, Marcus. I've read elsewhere that these wheeled pumps could screech very loudly in use if they were not adequately lubricated.

Markings: Winnington & Co, Wilson St.,Belfast, and "1901"

Manufacturer: Winnington & Co., Belfast.

dromore An old pump outside a modern bungalow in Dromore, Co. Down. Thanks to Alastair Ruffell for the photograph.

Markings: "G. DUGGAN, LISBURN".

Manufacturer: George Duggan of Lisburn.

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