Markings: None.
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Allerford, Somerset. Markings: Unk. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Ash Priors, Soms. Thanks to Nicholas Weeks for the
photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Ashcott, Soms, with a left-handed handle fulcrum. Thanks to Matt
Rogers for the photo. Markings: Lion and "RD NO. 46671" . Manufacturer: Joseph Evans. |
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| Banwell, N.Soms | See separate page. | |
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Barrington Court, Barrington, Somerset. This chain pump is fitted
with an external ratchet & pawl, and
one of the chain discs is plain to see.
Markings: The cowling carries the name "REEVES, BRATTON" on both sides. This name also appears on the baseplate, which has the part number "87". The ratchet pawl has part number "201". Manufacturer: R.J.Reeves & Sons, Bratton, Wilts. |
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An enormous formal stone pump situated in the centre of a courtyard within Barrow Court, near Barrow Gurney, estimated as dating from 1891. There are two wooden maintenance doors on other sides of the shaft. Inscribed around the top is: |  |
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Barwick, Somerset. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: None visible. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Bawdrip, Somerset. Photo supplied by John Hurst - thanks,
John. Markings: None, but it's essentially identical to one in Carlisle made by C. Allen & Son. Manufacturer: C. Allen & Son of Taunton. |
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| Beckington, Soms | See separate page. | |
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Bishop Sutton, Bath & NE Soms. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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At the mill at Bishop's Lydeard, Soms. Thanks to Marcus Simms for
the photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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A lift and force pump at Blagdon, N. Soms, with the working barrel
somewhere below ground. Thanks to Marcus Simms for the
photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Bleadon,N. Soms | See separate page. | |
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Bradford on Tone, Soms. Thanks to Simon Jones for the
photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Brompton Ralph - thanks to John Hurst for the
photos. Markings: "...N & SON TAUNTON". Manufacturer: Probably C. Allen & Son of Taunton. |
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A lift and force pump at Broomfield, Soms. Thanks to John Hurst
for the photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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The Patwell Pump at Bruton, Soms, with what looks like the end of a flywheel shaft protruding through the wall. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos. The sign says: |  |
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Burnett, Bath & NE Soms. Thanks to Matt Rogers for the
photo. Markings: "LLEWELLINS & JAMES BRISTOL" in a shield, both sides of pump. Manufacturer: Llewellins & James. |
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Burrington, Somerset. Thanks to David Hunt for the
photo. Markings: "COALBR.." on pump top. Manufacturer: Coalbrookdale. |
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The remains of a chain pump embedded in concrete on top of a wall
at a farm near Charlton Musgrove, Somerset. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos
on the left, and to Shawn Shaw for the one on the right, which shows the chain
and disks very clearly. Markings: "H BAMFORD & SONS UTTOXETER APPROVED CHAIN PUMP", and "RD NO. 17856". Manufacturer: Bamford's of Uttoxeter. |
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A chain pump at Charterhouse, Somerset. Photo supplied by Rick
Crowley - thanks, Rick. Markings: "Appleby & Co, Renishaw Iron Works, nr Chesterfield" on the housing, and "Appleby" on the chain wheel. Manufacturer: Appleby's. |
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Chelwood, Bath & NE Soms. Thanks to Matt Rogers for the
photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Despite the lack of markings, it has every resemblance to a Joseph Evans pump. |
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| Chew Magna, Bath & NE Soms. | See separate page. | |||
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Nedge Hill near Chewton Mendip, Soms. Thanks to Matt Rogers for
the photograph. Markings: "PW" on the barrel. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Christon, N. Soms. |
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| Churchill, N. Soms. |
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Churchinford, Soms. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: None, but the counterweight is a typical Lee Howl pattern. Manufacturer: Probably Lee Howl. |
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| Claverham, N. Soms. | See separate page. | |||
| Clevedon, N. Soms. | See separate page. | |||
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A no-nonsense pump at Clutton, Bath & NE Soms, with both a
spout and a blanked-off lower flange. Thanks to Matt Rogers for the
photograph. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Coleford, Soms. Thanks to Neil Owen for the
photo. Markings: "LLEWELLINS & JAMES BRISTOL". Manufacturer: Llewellins & James. |
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A lift & force pump in Combe Florey, Soms, that has recently
(2021) been restored to full working order. Thanks to Nick Weeks for the photos
on the left, and to John Hurst for the 2016 photo on the right, showing the
pump in its previous state of decay. Markings: Flag. Manufacturer: Lee Howl. |
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Combwich, Soms. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Compton Martin, Bath & NE Soms. | See separate page. | |||
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Congresbury, N. Soms. Thanks to Matt Rogers for the
photograph. Markings: "P". Manufacturer: Puteus of Germany. |
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Cossington, Soms. Thanks to Neil Owen for the
photograph. Markings: "THE STERNE PUMP No1" Manufacturer: Unk |
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Crewkerne, Soms. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photograph. Markings: Flag. Manufacturer: Lee Howl. |
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Doulting, Soms. Thanks to Matt Rogers for the photograph. The cast iron panel seems to display the letters "WNFM" but closer inspection suggests that it might in fact be "WMFM". If so, this could stand for William Melliar Foster-Melliar (1836-1906), of North Aston Hall, Deddington, Oxon, who was High Sheriff of Oxfordshire in 1865.The woods at nearby Beacon Hill were owned by Mr. Foster-Melliar and there are reportedly several boundary stones there which are also marked WMFM. A brass plaque (which was still reported in 2013 to be highly polished) is mounted above the original cast iron panel, and reads: |  |
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| THIS PLAQUE WAS ERECTED IN 1976 IN MEMORY OF SCOT PIKE WHO BEAUTIFIED OUR VILLAGE FOR MANY YEARS |
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through which the handle protrudes, with letters that might
be"WMFM". Manufacturer: Unk. |
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At Perry's Cider Mill Museum, Dowlish Wake, Soms. Thanks to Shawn
Shaw for the photo. Markings: "No 3" can just be made out. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Draycott, N. Soms. Thanks to Matt Rogers for the
photograph. Markings: Unk. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Durston, Somerset. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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East Coker, Somerset. Markings: "Petter & Edgar, Yeovil". Manufacturer: Petter & Edgar of Yeovil. |
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Near East Pennard, Soms. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: There's a maker's name on the pump but it's not quite decipherable. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Easton, Soms. | See separate page. | |||
| Fitzhead, Soms. | See separate page. | |||
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Freshford, Bath & NE Soms. Thanks to Matt Rogers for the
photograph. Markings: Flag and "3½". Manufacturer: Lee Howl |
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| Glastonbury, Soms. | See separate page. | |||
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Hardington Mandeville, Soms. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photograph. Markings: Lion and "MADE IN ENGLAND". Manufacturer: Joseph Evans. |
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Hardington Moor, Soms. (Bird table? Artistic toadstool
installation?) Thanks to Shawn Shaw for the photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Haselbury Plucknett, Soms. | See separate page. | |||
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Hawkridge, Soms. Thanks to Rodney Legg courtesy of Somerset
Heritage Centre for the photograph. Markings: None visible. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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At a farm near Henley, Soms. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photos. Markings: The letters "JD" and two classical column motifs on the lead tank Manufacturer: Unk. |
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This one at High Littleton, Bath & NE Soms, is identical to
one at Castle Coombe, Wilts. Thanks to Matt Rogers for the
photograph. Markings: "LLEWELLINS & JAMES BRISTOL". Manufacturer: Llewellins & James. |
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In Jubilee Gardens, Highbridge, Somerset. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos. A nearby plaques in the ground records the following: |  |
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| HIGHBRIDGE WATER WORKS ERECTED 1886 ---------------------- CUTHBERT RITSON ESQ., JP CHAIRMAN ---------------------- ALFRED WOODHOUSE OF AUGUST KRAUSS ENGINEER CONTRACTOR ---------------------- WILLIAM REECE CLERK |
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Hinton Blewett, Bath & NE Soms. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photograph. Markings: Flag. Manufacturer: Lee Howl. |
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| Huntspill, N. Soms |
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Hutton, N. Somerset. Thanks to Neil Owen for the
photo. Markings: "ENGLISH VILLAGE PUMP", and a small indecipherable plaque.. Manufacturer: Currently unknown, but a probable restoration of an old pump. |
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A neglected pump at Ilminster, Somerset - identical to one at
Upper Castle Combe, Wilts. Markings: Llewellins & James, Bristol. Manufacturer: Llewellins & James. |
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Ilton, Somerset, minus its spout. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Kewstoke, N. Soms. Photo supplied by Matt Rogers - thanks,
Matt. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Keynsham, Bath & NE Soms. Thanks to Neil Owen for the
photo. Markings: An "HP" in a diamond shape, and a possible "D" on the handle. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Kingsdon, Soms. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: None Manufacturer: Unk. |
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At Ashton Court Mansion, Long Ashton, N. Soms. Photo supplied by
Matt Rogers - thanks, Matt. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Long Sutton, Somerset. Photo supplied by John Hurst - thanks,
John. Markings: Two words, one of which is a just detectable "YEOVIL". Manufacturer: Apparently W. Rowe of Yeovil. |
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A large pump with a chained-down handle, incorporated into a
mounting block on the old turnpike road at Lower Langford, N. Soms. There's a
plaque in front of the pump, with some information about the turnpike. Thanks to
Malc King for the photos. Markings: "W. DAY CHURCHILL". Manufacturer: W. Day of Churchill. |
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A wooden-boxed pump under a tiled roof at Lullington, Somerset.
Photo supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John. Markings: None visible. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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On the outskirts of Lympsham, Somerset. Thanks to Matt Rogers for
the photos. Markings: Lion and a small "5". There's also an indecipherable number along the side of the spout, obscured by layers of paint. Manufacturer: Joseph Evans. (The cap on these small Evans pumps is clamped in place by means of a small threaded "hook", which quite easily becomes loose.) |
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| Merriott, Soms. | See separate page. | |||
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In the courtyard of Montacute House, Montacute, Somerset. Photo
supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John. Markings: "W. Sparrow, Martock". Manufacturer: William Sparrow of Martock. |
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A fine example of a Joseph Evans pump at Nempnett Thrubwell, Bath
& NE Somerset. Markings: A Lion and an obscured RD NO46671. Manufacturer: Joseph Evans. |
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The newly-painted pump at North Cheriton, Somerset. Photo supplied
by Graham Skillen - thanks, Graham. Good to see that it's being looked
after. Markings: "J. Portnell, Wincanton" and "Bamford's Frost Protected Lift Pump". Manufacturer: Made by Bamford's of Uttoxeter, installed by J. Portnell of Wincanton. |
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North Curry, Somerset. Thanks to Simon Jones for the
photos. Markings: "TAUNTON" on the barrel. Manufacturer: This is a C. Allen & Son of Taunton model. |
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A chain pump on a farm near North Widcombe, Bath & NE Soms.
Thanks to John Hurst for the photos. Markings: Flag. Manufacturer: Lee Howl. |
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Northay, Somerset. Photo supplied by Mike Tovey - thanks,
Mike. Markings: None visible. Manufacturer: Unk, but counterweight is a typical Lee Howl pattern. |
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Norton St. Philip, Somerset.Thanks to Matt Rogers for the
photo. Markings: Typical Llewellins & James shield, athough partically obscured by a metal band. Manufacturer: Llewellins & James of Bristol. |
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Norton-sub-Hamden, Somerset.Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: Very hard to make out from the photo, but it's a Lion. Manufacturer: Joseph Evans. |
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The scant remains of a lead pump at Odcombe, Somerset. Two plaques are nearby, inscribed: | |||
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| This site was restored by Eddie Ostler and friends and is dedicated to the memory of John Moore who died 19th June 2001 |
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| Markings: The tank is inscribed "E O", but there is no local
knowledge as to what this stands for (it's a replacement, obtained at
auction).. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Over Stowey, Soms. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Pen Selwood, Soms - also known as Penselwood. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos on the left and near right, and to Neil Owen for the one on the far right, taken 5 years later, in 2020. A metal plate carries the words: |  |
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| Pendomer, Soms. |
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A chain pump near Pensford, Bath & NE Soms. Thanks to Matt
Rogers for the photo on the left and to Simon Jones for those on the right.
Apparently it was originally used for pumping slurry on the nearby
farm. Markings: Flag. Manufacturer: Lee Howl. |
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Portishead, N. Soms, with a strapped-down handle. Thanks to Matt
Rogers for the photo. Markings: "HP75" on the barrel and a small "C" on the handle (on the side away from the camera). Manufacturer: Unk, but probably Chinese in origin. |
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At a farm near Radford, Bath & NE Soms. Markings: Unk. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Redhill, N. Soms. Photo supplied by Matt Rogers - thanks,
Matt. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Regil, N. Soms. Photo supplied by Matt Rogers - thanks,
Matt. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Rode, Soms | See separate page. | |||
| Sandford, N.
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Seavington St. Mary, Soms. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Shearston, Soms. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Sheepway, N. Soms. Thanks to Matt Rogers for the
photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos. A sign above it states: "UNFIT FOR DRINKING", and behind it a commemorative plaque reads: |  |
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| In memory of Patricia Pearce A good friend of the Shepton Seniors Club July 2011 |
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Shepton Montague, Soms. Thanks to Shawn Shaw for the
photos. Markings: A Bamford's shield with the words "BAMFORDS UNIVERSAL PUMP". Manufacturer: Bamford's of Uttoxeter. |
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| Sidcot, N. Soms. |
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Somerton, Soms; chained and padlocked. Thanks to John Hurst for
the photograph on the left, and to Simon Jones for the one on the
right. Markings: None . Manufacturer: Unk. |
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A small pitcher pump perched on its pipe at Drayton, nr South
Petherton, Soms. Thanks to John Hurst for the photograph. Markings: Lion. Manufacturer: Joseph Evans. |
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Spaxton, Soms. Thanks to Shane Austin for the photos. Note that the pump is supported by a strut, and a very old photo shows that this seems always to have been the case. The pump and its surroundings have been refurbished, and a new cap (with a smart little finial) and a wrought iron handle installed. Two stones set in the wall behind the pump carry inscriptions relating to the Jubilees of Queens Victoria and Elizabeth II: |  |
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| Stockland Bristol, Soms. | See separate page. | |||
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Stocklinch, Somerset. Markings: A small damaged panel carries the words "HUTCHINGS, PLUMBER, ILMINSTER" Manufacturer: Hutchings of Ilminster. |
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A chain pump in a field near Stogursey, Somerset. Thanks to Shane
Austin for the photos. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Stoke St. Gregory, Soms. | See separate page. | |||
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Stoke St. Mary, Soms - an inserted section in the spout makes it
look unusually long. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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In private hands at Sutton Montis, Soms. Thanks to Steve Kelly for
the photos. Markings: "WARNERS PATENT LONDON" around the cap. Manufacturer: Warner's of London. |
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Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Somerset. Photo supplied by John Hurst - thanks,
John. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Tatworth, Soms. Pump on private ground, photograph by kind
permission of the owners. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: "DENING & CO CHARD". Manufacturer: Dening & Co, Crimchard Works, Chard. |
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Taunton, Soms. Thanks to Nick Gillett for the
photo. Markings: None visible. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Temple Cloud, Bath & NE Soms. Thanks to Matt Rogers for the
photo. Markings: Lion and "MADE IN ENGLAND". Manufacturer: Joseph Evans. |
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Thorngrove, Soms. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Tintinhull, Soms | See separate page. | |
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Trull, Somerset. Thanks to Alastair Ruffell for the
photo. Markings: None reported. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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A "skeleton" at Upton Noble, Somerset, with no sign of a delivery
pipe - which of course could be some distance from the pump itself. Thanks to
John Hurst for the photo. Markings: "LLEWELLINS & JAMES BRISTOL". Manufacturer: Llewellins & James - but quite different from the usual models produced by that company. |
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Nicely restored pump at Walton, Somerset, carrying a
plaque referring to the
restoration. Markings: Flag, "3IN". Manufacturer: Lee Howl. |
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At the Bishop's Palace at Wells, Somerset, this pump is driven by
the waterwheel. Thanks to Marcus Simms for the photos. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| West Harptree, Bath & NE Soms | See separate page. | |
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West Lambrook, Soms. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: Lion. Manufacturer: Joseph Evans. |
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A wreck at West Pennard, Soms. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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West Quantoxhead, Soms. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: None visible. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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On a farm near West Town, Bath & NE Soms. (The one near
Nempnett Thrubwell.) Thanks to Neil Owen for the photo. Markings: BAMFORDS & SONS UTTOXETER IMPROVED and a Bamford's shield. Manufacturer: Bamford's. |
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| Westbury-sub-Mendip, Soms | See separate page. | |
| Weston-in-Gordano, Soms | See separate page. | |
| Weston-super-Mare, N. Somerset | See separate page. | |
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Whitchurch, Bath & NE Soms, with a probable home-made
replacement cap. Thanks to Neil Owen for the photo. Markings: None visible. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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A lift & force pump, minus its downpipe, at Williton,
Somerset. Thanks to Simon Jones for the photo. Markings: A very clear Flag and "2½". Manufacturer: Lee Howl. |
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Rusty and cracked at Winscombe, N. Somerset. Thanks to Matt Rogers
for the photo. Markings: Flag and "ALL BRITISH MADE". Manufacturer: Lee Howl. |
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Woolavington, Soms. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: A panel "ENGLISH VILLAGE PUMP" affixed to the barrel. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Woolley, Bath & NE Soms.. Thanks to Neil Owen for the
photo. Markings: None visible. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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In the Red Lion at Woolverton, Bath & NE Soms.. Thanks to Mike
Faherty for the photo. Markings: "C. WINN & Co BIRMM". Manufacturer: Charles Winn of Birmingham. |
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| Wraxall, N. Soms |
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Wrington, N. Somerset. Thanks to Matt Rogers for the photo. A brass plaque carries the inscription: | |||
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Tucked away up against the church wall at Yatton, N. Somerset. The
stem of the leafy decoration on the spout forms the bucket hook - a nice
touch. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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At the back of the Museum of South Somerset in Yeovil, Somerset.
Thanks to John Hurst for the photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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In an
unlocated West Country garden, an imaginative way of displaying a fine
collection of pumps, just a few of which are shown on the right. Thanks to
Martyn Legge for the photos. Markings: (1) None, but this unusual pump is identical to one at Chilfrome, Dorset; (2) Llewellins & James; (3) None; (4) 73332 on the pitcher pump barrel. Manufacturer: Various. |
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