Lancashire

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see pic I've
taken from www.geograph.
org.uk's site.		 This one's outside the Red Lion, Bashall Eaves, Lancs. Looks like it might be a lead pump with wooden boxing.

Markings: A partially obliterated date, "18x2" on the lead tank.

Manufacturer: Unk.

rufford This nicely wooden-boxed pump is in the grounds of Rufford Old Hall, Rufford, Lancs. The handle, fulcrum, operating rod and guide are all made of iron, but the tank and spout seem to be lead, carrying the inscription "TGFH 1891". Rufford Old Hall was the home of the Heskeths; Thomas George Hesketh was born in 1849, became Sheriff of Northamptonshire in 1851, changed his name to Thomas George Fermor-Hesketh in 1867 (hence the TGFH), and succeeded to the title of 7th Baronet Hesketh in 1876. Photo by Dave Green - thanks, Dave.

Markings: None other.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Click here to
see pic I've
taken from www.geograph.
org.uk's site.		 An old Grade II-listed wooden-boxed lead pump at the Parker Almshouses, Waddington, Lancs. These almshouses were once known as Waddington Hospital and were founded and rebuilt by Robert Parker of Marley Hall in Yorkshire. The entrance gate bears an inscription dated 1706.

Markings: On each face of the pump there's a lead plate featuring a deer and "RP 1700" cast in relief. Assume RP = Robert Parker.

Manufacturer: Unk.

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