Bedfordshire

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org.uk's site.		 In the Market Place at Ampthill, Beds, stands this pump in the form of an obelisk made from Portland stone. It was given in 1785 by John Fitzpatrick (Lord Ossory of Ampthill Park) as part of his general improvement of the area, and was designed by architect Sir William Chambers. It carries a lamp on its shoulders, and also serves as a milestone.

Markings: Can't see in this pic.

Manufacturer: Unk.

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org.uk's site.		 Arlesey, Beds.

Markings: Can't see in this pic.

Manufacturer: Unk.

chawston Chawston, Beds. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

clifton It's difficult to make out the arrangement of this pump at Clifton, Beds, but there's some useful background at http://www.bedfordshire.gov.uk/CommunityAndLiving/ArchivesAndRecordOffice/CommunityArchives/Clifton/CliftonVillagePump.aspx. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: None seen.

Manufacturer: Unk.		 clifton

cranfield An ornate octagonal cast iron pump in Cranfield, Beds, at the junction of Court Rd and the High St. The spout and handle are missing, but essentially identical pumps exist at Hampton Court Palace (East Molesey, Surrey); Ickenham, Greater London; Esher, Surrey; Brasted, Kent; Stalbridge, Dorset; and Ipplepen, Devon. In front of the pump is another much more modest one, probably installed later. Photos by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul. cranfield
Markings: Larger pump: "Erected by Public Subscription, 1866". Smaller pump: Flag.

Manufacturer: Larger pump: It's a "No. 15 Enriched Gothic Pump Case" made by S. Owens & Co., of London. Smaller pump: Lee Howl.

eversholt At Eversholt, Beds, this pump shows evidence of a replacement cap, as well as a worn down bucket hook. Photo by Michael Burgess - thanks, Michael.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

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taken from www.geograph.
org.uk's site.		 Under a tiled roof and encased in wood, this one's at Haynes Church End, Beds. It was erected in 1867 and is inscribed:
 O YE WELLS BLESS YE THE LORD
Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Old Warden, Beds See separate page.

steppingley Steppingley, Beds. Photo by Michael Burgess - thanks, Michael.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

toddington A fine example at Toddington, Beds, although the dedication shield is damaged. Photos by Val and Steve Muir - thanks, both. What's left of the shield reads:
PRESENTED BY
W.D.C.COOPER
TO THE TOWN
And it probably carried the date 1855. Mr William Dodge Cooper Cooper (d. 1860) was the Lord of the Manor at Toddington and Sheriff for Bedfordshire from 1829. See an old photograph of the pump in use at http://www.toddingtonvillagehall.co.uk/history.html.
Markings: Maker's name at the base - not yet deciphered.

Manufacturer: Unk.

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