WATER PRODUCED BY THE ANIMALS
IN THE FOLD WAS DRAINED
TO THIS WELL, THEN PUMPED OUT
TO BE SPREAD ON THE FIELDS. THE
SYSTEM WAS INSTALLED AROUND
1800, THOUGH THE PUMP IN PLACE
IS NEARER 1900.
Manufacturer: Bamford's of Uttoxeter.
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Durham |
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A chain pump at the outdoor museum at Beamish, Co. Durham. Nearby is a notice, proclaiming: | |
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| YEDDLE PUMP WATER PRODUCED BY THE ANIMALS IN THE FOLD WAS DRAINED TO THIS WELL, THEN PUMPED OUT TO BE SPREAD ON THE FIELDS. THE SYSTEM WAS INSTALLED AROUND 1800, THOUGH THE PUMP IN PLACE IS NEARER 1900. |
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| Markings: "H. Bamford & Sons,
Improved Chain Pump, Uttoxeter"; a shield containing a chevron and the letters
"H", "B" and "&S"; and "RD NO 17856". Manufacturer: Bamford's of Uttoxeter. |
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On the green behind the cathedral in Durham, Co. Durham. There's a
device fitted above the spout, which looks as if
it might be a stopcock shaft. Photo on the right supplied by Roger Howse -
thanks, Rog. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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On the green in Whorlton, Co. Durham. Markings: Unk. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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