BY
FRED FOSTER
AND
PHIL DIX
AUGUST 1984
AND TO THE MEMORY OF
PHILLIP DIX
ALCONBURY
PARISH COUNCILLOR
1957 - 1984
Manufacturer: Lee Howl.
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A nicely presented re-cycled pump at Alconbury, Cambs. Photo by John Hurst - thanks, John. A plate hung on the chains can just be deciphered: | |||
| RESTORED AND ERECTED BY FRED FOSTER AND PHIL DIX AUGUST 1984 AND TO THE MEMORY OF PHILLIP DIX ALCONBURY PARISH COUNCILLOR 1957 - 1984 |
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| Markings: Flag and "All British Made". Manufacturer: Lee Howl. |
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Alconbury Weston, Cambs. Photo by John Hurst - thanks,
John. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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At Wimpole
Hall, a National Trust property near Arrington, Cambs. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk |
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| Barrington, Cambs | See separate page. |
| Bassingbourn, Cambs | See separate page. |
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This pump at Bluntisham, Cambs, apparently carries a notice saying
that it never runs dry. Unfortunately we couldn't test this as the handle is
strapped down! Photo by John Hurst - thanks, John. Markings: None other. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Bottisham, Cambs. Photo by John Hurst - thanks,
John. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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In the village of Brington, Cambs. Carries a plaque, as follows: | ||
| Conservation Award 1992 Brington Pump (Nineteenth Century) provided the village with drinking water until the 1950s Restored in 1992 Contractor Mr. N. Shiner of Tilbrook Joinery |
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| Markings: No others. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Broughton, Cambs | See separate page. |
| Cambridge, Cambs | See separate page. |
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The pump under a well-maintained shelter at Chippenham, Cambs, has
an unusual cap. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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A smart replica pump at Colne, Cambs, which apparently is in working condition. Photo supplied by Dave Hunt - thanks, Dave. A plaque on the front of the pump reads: | |||
| COLNE PARISH COUNCIL MILLENNIUM 2000 This is a replica of the village pump which stood on this site. The handle and the base are from the original pump. THIS WATER IS NOT SAFE TO DRINK |
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| Markings: None other. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Nicely maintained pump at Comberton, Cambs, with some floral
decoration to the tank. Photos by John Hurst - thanks,
John. Markings: None other. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Coton, Cambs | See separate page. |
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On the green at Cottenham, Cambs. A plaque on the brick plinth reads: | |||
| THIS LAST REMAINING VILLAGE PUMP WAS PRESERVED AND RESITED BY COTTENHAM VILLAGE SOCIETY IN 1985 |
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| Markings: There's a Bamford's shield on the barrel, but nothing
decypherable within it. Manufacturer: Bamford's. |
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Croxton, Cambs. Photo by John Hurst - thanks,
John. Markings: Lion. Manufacturer: Joseph Evans. |
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| Dry Drayton, Cambs | See separate page. |
| Duxford, Cambs | See separate page. |
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This one is at Easton, Cambs. Photos by John Hurst - thanks, John. It has a fascinating notice behind it, reading: |  |
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| w midwood crst msta inspector THIS PUMP IS THE PROP ERTY OF THE HUNTS RURAL DISTRICT COUNC IL AND IS TO BE USED FOR DRINKING AND DOMEST IC PURPOSES ONLY ANY PERSONS USING IT FOR OTHER PURPOSES WILL BE PROSECUTED BY ORDER [SIC] |
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| Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Eltisley, Cambs | See separate page. |
| Elton, Cambs | See separate page. |
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This one at Fen Ditton, Cambs, is in excellent external condition,
and displays one of the clearest Reg Number
marks I've come across. Photo by Paul Snelling - thanks,
Paul. Markings: Lion and "RD NO. 46671". Manufacturer: Joseph Evans. |
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Fen Drayton, Cambs. Photo by John Hurst - thanks,
John. Markings: Carries a plate with the words "J.B.Ulph, St. Ives, erected 186[?]3". (Might be 1853.) Manufacturer: J.B.Ulph. |
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Fen Stanton, Cambs. Photo by John Hurst - thanks,
John. Markings: Flag and "Made in England". Manufacturer: Lee Howl. |
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Fordham, Cambs. Photo by John Hurst - thanks,
John. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Foxton, Cambs | See separate page. |
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Fowlmere, Cambs. Photos by John Hurst - thanks, John. The inscription reads: |  |
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| EDITH LUCY BELDAM JOHNS MARCH 18, 1911. IN MEMORY OF MY DEAR WIFE AND HER 36 YEARS OF KINDLY LIFE IN THIS VILLAGE. IN FULFILLMENT OF HER WISH THIS WELL IS FREE TO ALL. F.M.Beldam Johns |
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| Frederick Meadows Nash-Woodham was the stepson of William Nash-Woodham J.P. of Shepreth. He changed his name to Beldam-Johns in 1867 and inherited the family estate in Fowlmere in 1871. He was J.P. for Cambridgeshire and something of a local benefactor, providing a public hall, a reading room, a cricket field and even the local cemetery. In 1911 he dedicated this pump in memory of his wife. It must have seen a great deal of use, as mains water didn't come to the village until the 1950s. On his death in 1919, the estate was sold. | ||||
| Markings: Unk. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Duck End, Girton, Cambs. Markings: Shield on barrel with "Bamford's Universal". Manufacturer: Bamford's. |
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Glatton, Cambs. Photo by John Hurst - thanks,
John. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Great Eversden, Cambs. Photo supplied by John Hurst - thanks,
John. Markings: None visible. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Great Gransden, Cambs. Photo supplied by John Hurst - thanks,
John. Markings: A tudor rose on the barrel and (probably) "Made in England" on the spout. Manufacturer: Unk, but it's identical to one at Kent's Bank, Cumbs. |
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Guilden Morden, Cambs. Photo by John Hurst - thanks,
John. Markings: Flag and probably "3½". Manufacturer: Lee Howl. |
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| Hardwick, Cambs | See separate page. |
| Hinxton, Cambs | See separate page. |
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On the green at Histon, Cambs, this pump
has been very nicely renovated by the Histon & Impington Village Society, a
fact recorded on a plaque. Markings: None visible. Manufacturer: prob Bamford's. |
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| Horningsea, Cambs | See separate page. |
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An impressive cast iron pump with a very large strapped-down handle on "The Green" at Houghton, Cambs. Thanks to Alan Murray-Rust for the photo of the inscription on the back, which reads: |  |
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| JOHN WARNER & SONS HYDRAULIC ENGINEERS CRESCENT CRIPPLEGATE LONDON |
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| Markings: None
other. Manufacturer: John Warner & Sons. |
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A working pump at Ickleton, Cambs, where I'm told it's under the
care of the local council. Photo by Steve Foote - thanks, Steve. Markings: A "D" within a diamond. Manufacturer: Unk |
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Keyston, Cambs. Photo by John Hurst - thanks,
John. Markings: None visible. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Under a very smart tiled wooden canopy on the green at Kingston, Cambs. Photograph by John Hurst - thanks, John. Running around the inside of the wooden roof structure are the words: | |||
| OUR WELL REVIVED - REVIVE YOURSELVES - FAREWELL! + AD2000 + DG + EN FONTEM PVTEALQVE REFECIMVS - ITE REFECTI ! + AD MM + | ||||
| Some childhood memories of the pump can be found at http://www.the-eversdens.co.uk/features/MY%20LIFE-TerryOsborne.pdf. | ||||
| Markings: Lion. Manufacturer: Joseph Evans. |
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A tall dual spout compound action pump at Landbeach,
Cambs. Markings: None visible. Manufacturer: Prob Bamford's. |
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The pump at Linton, Cambs, is identical to ones just up the road at Pampisford. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos. A cast iron notice on the pump head reads: |  |
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| LINTON RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL ANY PERSON FOUND DAMAGING THIS PUMP WILL BE PROSECUTED TURNER COLLIN[?] CLERK |
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| Markings: "G. INGOLD. ENGINEER
B.STORTFORD". Manufacturer: G. Ingold of Bishop's Strortford. |
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| Lode, Cambs | See separate page. |
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Long Meadow, Cambs. An article in Cambridgeshire Life, dated Oct
1988, says that it was made in 1938 - although it looks rather older than that.
Photo by John Hurst - thanks, John. Markings: Lion. Manufacturer: Joseph Evans. |
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| Longstanton, Cambs | See separate page. |
| Orwell, Cambs | See separate page. |
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Nicely kept pump at Over, Cambs. Photo by John Hurst - thanks,
John. Markings: None visible. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Pampisford, Cambs | See separate page. |
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A wooden-boxed lead pump at Pidley, Cambs, with an obviously
home-made wrought iron bucket hook. Photo supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks,
Paul. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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A tall dual spout compound action pump on the green at Rampton,
Cambs. The upper spout has a bucket hook (why?) and the lower one shows signs
of a modern replacement spout. Markings: None visible. Manufacturer: Prob Bamford's. |
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Reach, Cambs. Photo by John Hurst - thanks, John. The markings on
the barrel - see opposite - positively identify this pump as a Bamford's
"Universal Deep Well Pump". The 22X means that it has a 4" bore; the pump
employed a wooden operating rod (for lightness) and it was offered for sale at
£7 16s. Markings: On barrel, a shield with "7965 MARK 22.X", and another shield with "BAMFORD'S UNIVERSAL PUMP" and an inter-twined "BU". Manufacturer: Bamford's of Uttoxeter. |
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| Shepreth, Cambs | See separate page. |
| Somersham, Cambs | See separate page. |
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Steeple Morden, Cambs. Photo by John Hurst - thanks,
John. Markings: None visible. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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A formal pump at Stilton, Cambs. Photo by John Hurst - thanks, John. A plaque nearby reads: | |||
| STILTON PARISH COUNCIL "MILLENNIUM" PROJECT |
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| Markings: None other.. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Just off the main road at Swaffham Bulbeck, Cambs. An article in
Cambridgeshire Life, dated Oct 1988, says that it was made in 1938, stands over
a well 30' deep, and was still working at the time of
publication. Markings: A panel on the barrel reads "Gunton, Sons & Dyball, Norwich". Manufacturer: Gunton, Sons & Dyball, Norwich. |
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| Thriplow, Cambs | See separate page. |
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Toft, Cambs. Photo by John Hurst - thanks, John. Some childhood
memories of the pump can be found at
http://www.the-eversdens.co.uk/features/MY%20LIFE-TerryOsborne.pdf. Markings: Shield with "Bamford's Universal". Manufacturer: Bamford's. |
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Upton, Cambs. Photo by John Hurst - thanks, John. A poignant notice reads: | |||
| IN MEMORY OF DEREK TURNER HUSBAND AND FATHER WHO DIED AS A RESULT OF A FARMING ACCIDENT AT WHITEHALL FARM, STEEPLE GIDDING 1987 AGED 42 YEARS. DONATED BY WENDY ROBERT & ANDREW |
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| Markings: None other. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Upwood, Cambs. Photo by John Hurst - thanks,
John. Markings: Not discernible in the photo. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Waresley, Cambs | See separate page. |
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This wooden-boxed pump at Water Newton, Cambs, was heavily
overgrown until revealed after some determined work with a pair of secateurs.
The boxing only extends to three sides of the pump, and a look around the back
shows the simple lead barrel. Photos by John Hurst - thanks,
John. Markings: None, except for the date "1974" carved into the front wooden facing - but the pump mechanism is clearly old. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Waterbeach, Cambs | See separate page. |
| West Wratting, Cambs | See separate page. |
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Whittlesford, Cambs.
Photo by John Hurst - thanks, John. Markings: Bamford's Universal Shield, and a (damaged) plate carrying the name "C. Lack, Cottenham". Manufacturer: Made by Bamford's, installed by C. Lack of Cottenham. |
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On Pond Green, at
Wicken, Cambs, this pump is well looked after. Markings: Unk. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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On a very high perch on the green at Willingham, Cambs. Old photos show that there used to be a pond here, with the pump near its edge. A sign on the brick structure states: |
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W.P.C NO DOGS NO HORSES |
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| Markings: None
visible. Manufacturer: Prob Bamford's. |
| Wisbech, Cambs | See separate page. |
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The village pump at Woodhurst, Cambs. Photo supplied by Dave Hunt - thanks, Dave. The pump carries the following notice: |
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FOR DRINKING PERSONS CAUSING DAMAGE TO THIS PUMP WILL BE PROSECUTED BY ORDER OF WOODHURST PARISH COUNCIL |
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| Markings: None
other. Manufacturer: Unk. |
| Yaxley, Cambs | See separate page. |
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On the cricket field
at Yelling, Cambs. Photo by John Hurst - thanks, John. Markings: A very corroded shield on the barrel. Manufacturer: Bamford's. |
