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At Low Mill, Addingham, West Yorks.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Aike, East Yorks. Photo by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.

Markings: "J. Villiers, Well Engineer, Beverley".

Manufacturer: J. Villiers of Beverley.

A pump on the green at Airton, North Yorks. Pic on left supplied by Mike Tovey and that on the right by Paul Snelling - thanks, both.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

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Appleton Wiske, North Yorks.

Markings: Can't quite make it out in the photograph.

Manufacturer: Unk.

	A wooden-cased lead pump in the village of Arkendale, North Yorks. The spout surround carries the initials "JHN" and the date 1901, and a plaque is inscribed as follows:
	ARKENDALE VILLAGE PUMP Built in 1901, the year of Queen Victoria's death, by the Lord of the Manor Joseph Henry Nussey. Last used in the early 1960's when sewerage and mains water came to Arkendale. The functioning, cobble lined well is 8.2 metres deep with 6.7 metres of clear drinking water fed by a spring. Renovations commenced in the Millennium and were completed in Queen Elizabeth's Golden Jubilee in 2002.
	Markings: None other. Manufacturer: Unk.

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This stone pump on the green at Arncliffe, North Yorks, has lost its handle and spout but reportedly part of its internal mechanism survives.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Askrigg, North Yorks. Photo supplied by Mike Tovey - thanks, Mike. Installed in 1849 by Leonard Heseltine, an Askrigg mason listed in Pigot's Directory of 1829.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

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By the roadside at Barmston, East Yorks.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

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This one, at Barnburgh, South Yorks, is reported as a pump and is Grade II listed by English Heritage as a pump. Furthermore, it has a handle like a pump - but its design resembles that of a water pillar. I'll see if there's a Local History Society which can clarify.

Markings: None reported.

Manufacturer: Unk.

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Beckwithshaw, North Yorks.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

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Under a shelter at Wycar Green, nr Bedale, North Yorks.

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Manufacturer: Unk.

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The pump by the lake at Bempton, East Yorks, was restored in 2000.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Beningbrough, N. Yorks

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The pump at Beswick, East Yorks.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Beverley, E. Yorks

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An odd set-up at Bishop Burton, E. Yorks. Photos supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul. It looks like the pump extracted water from the pond (downpipe is missing) which emerged from the spout, travelled along the wooden trough, which extended over the verge, and out at the other end.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

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Bishop Monkton, N. Yorks.

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Outside the village hall at Bolsterstone, South Yorks.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Bolton-on-Swale, N. Yorks. Photos supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John.

Markings: None reported.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Boroughbridge, N. Yorks

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Dual spouted pump at Boynton, East Yorks, with a compound handle and a stopcock on the lower spout.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

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Tong, nr Bradford, West Yorks.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

	Big, restored, dual-spouted, wood-cased, wooden-handled pump in Braithwell, South Yorks. Lower spout is lead. Engraved panels, front and back:
	BRAITHWELL VILLAGE PUMP rebuilt by Doncaster C.V.S. Community Programme Agency as part of the Manpower Services Commission Community Programme. This plaque unveiled by The Earl of Scarbrough D.L. May 1985.
	BRAITHWELL PARISH COUNCIL MAY 1985 COUNCILLORS Wm VARAH. - CHAIRMAN J.J.PARKES. A.D.PAWSON. T.W.SCALES. Mrs.J.MILNES. CLERK - Mrs. D.M.SWIFT. TROUGHS PRESENTED BY THE EARL OF SCARBROUGH D.L. & Mr.A.E.GARRISON. PUMP PRESENTED BY Mr. & Mrs.D.APPLEYARD.
	Markings: No others found. Manufacturer: Unk.

A fancy design of pump at Brantingham, East Yorks. It stands on a brick plinth above a well, and you can just make out an inspection door on the downpipe. Thanks to Paul Snelling for the photos.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

A nicely renovated pump by the roadside nr Brearton, N. Yorks. Photo supplied by Mike Tovey - thanks, Mike. On the right is a photo what it looked like in May 2009, before renovation - well done, somebody!

Markings: The lead tank carries four simple stud embellishments.

Manufacturer: Unk.

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Leaning at an angle at Bridge Hewick, North Yorks. Photo supplied by Mike Tovey - thanks, Mike.

Markings: The lead tank carries the date 1852.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Wood-boxed pump at Brompton-by-Sawdon, North Yorks. Thanks to Paul Snelling for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

	Nicely-restored pump on the green at Burton Leonard, North Yorks. Carries the inscription:
	PARISH PUMP Yorkshire Television Winners 1993 BURTON LEONARD
	Markings: "P" in a hexagon. Manufacturer: Trademark currently used by the Puteus Company of Germany.

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This lead pump at Carlton Miniott, North Yorks, seems to have a modern frame to support it. The tank has some embellishments.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

On the green at Castle Bolton, North Yorks. The spout carries a nice flourish for a bucket handle. Photos supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul. An additional photo from Mike Tovey - thanks, Mike - shows a trough slightly downhill from the pump, which we assume was once fed by the pump, before mains water was introduced.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

This pump in Catterick, North Yorks, is in dire need of a bit of TLC. Photo supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Cherry Burton, E. Yorks

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A chained-down pump at Cleasby, North Yorks.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Church Fenton, North Yorks. Thanks to Paul Snelling for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

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By the stable block at Castle Howard, Coneysthorpe, North Yorks.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

A pump on the green at Coneythorpe, North Yorks, serving as a handy village sign.

Markings: "G. W. Coates, Plumber, B'Bridge".

Manufacturer: G.W.Coates, of Boroughbridge.

Another paint job needed, at Copt Hewick, North Yorks. Photo supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul - who also took an internal shot.

Markings: None visible.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Cracoe, North Yorks. Photo supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.

Markings: "P".

Manufacturer: Trademark used by Puteus of Germany.

Wooden-boxed pump under a fine shelter at East Hardwick, W. Yorks. The lead spout shows signs of a great deal of wear. Photo supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Not a lot to see of this skeletal pump at East Keswick, W. Yorks. Photo supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Some scant remains within the stone housing of this one at East Witton, N. Yorks. Photo supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

	Pump at Ellerker, E. Yorks, with a wooden handle. Photo supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul. A brass panel is inscribed:
	VILLAGE PUMP Reinstated on the original site to commemorate the beginning of the Third Millenium
	Markings: None further. Manufacturer: Unk.

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Esholt, West Yorks.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Feizor, N. Yorks. Photo supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.

Markings: Lion.

Manufacturer: Joseph Evans.

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The pump at Flamborough, East Yorks, is held in place with four struts.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Grassington, N. Yorks

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The wood-boxed pump with a turned wood finial at Great Ayton, North Yorks.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

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Guiseley, West Yorks.

Markings: Maker's plate not quite discerible in this photo.

Manufacturer: Poss Appleby's?

On the village green at Hampsthwaite, North Yorks, the stone trough under this pump carries the inscription "Donated by Adele and Tony Binns".

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

A wreck in Harrogate, North Yorks. Photos supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

	This impressive edifice at Helperby, North Yorks, is described as being an artesian well, and is known locally as "The Fountain". However, there's a handle slot in the wooden boxing which strongly hints that there's a pump within. The brass spout is very unusual, and somewhat grotesque. Photos supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul - and some interesting historical notes by David Bottomley - thanks, David. Two inscriptions are carved in the stonework:
	1837 V . R . I 1897 TO . COMMEMORATE SIXTY . YEARS . OF . THE . REIGN . OF QUEEN . VICTORIA THIS . ARTESIAN . WELL & . BUILDING . WERE . GIVEN TO . THE . INHABITANTS . OF . HELPERBY . BY JAMES . COATES 20^TH JUNE . 1897 GOD . SAVE . THE . QUEEN
	TO COMMEMORATE THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF LADY CELIA HERMIONE MILNES-COATES 20 MAY 1884 - 20 MAY 1984. THIS PLAQUE WAS ERECTED BY HELPERBY PARISH COUNCIL.
	Markings: None other. Manufacturer: Unk.

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This pump at Heptonstall, West Yorks, is set under an archway dated 1891. It is fitted with an air vessel and a stopcock.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

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Hessle, nr High Ackworth, West Yorks.

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Manufacturer: Unk.

The smart pump at Hillam, North Yorks, has been renovated by the Hillam Historians. Read more about this at http://www.hillam-village.co.uk/index.html.

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Manufacturer: Unk.

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Holmfirth, West Yorks.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

By the roadside at Hopperton, North Yorks. Photos supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.

Markings: "C. Benson Plumber Knaresbro".

Manufacturer: C. Benson

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(Left) On the green at Hornby, N. Yorks - as it was pre-renovation. (Right) As it was after renovation in 2010.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

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Another dual spout pump, this one's at Kilham, East Yorks. The lower spout has a stopcock, and faces inwards towards a platform.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

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The pump at Kirkburn, East Yorks, has a long arm extending towards the beck, supported by a diagonal strut. Is that a pulley at the end of the arm, and whatever was the purpose of it? There's some interesting background on this pump from a Tibthorpe Parish Council meeting on 16 Jan 1922.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Highly decorative pump in Laughton-en-le-Morthen, South Yorks, situated just outside the church, and next to an old mounting block. The casting is particularly sharp and the pump is clearly modern.

Markings: A discrete "C" on the handle.

Manufacturer: Identical to the Model BSM made by the Jiangyan Fashion Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd., of China and the Czech Company Kovoplast.

Ledsham, W. Yorks. Photo supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.

Markings: Flag, obscured roundel which probably reads "All British Made".

Manufacturer: Lee Howl.

This one's in Ledston, W. Yorks. Its cap is fractured at the usual place, evidently a weak spot in this design. Photos supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.

Markings: "P".

Manufacturer: Trademark used by Puteus.

These scant remains were found buried in in-fill on a farm at Leeming Bar, N. Yorks. Photos supplied by Brian Dobson - thanks, Brian.

Markings: "H. Ball, Plumber, Long Eaton.

Manufacturer: H. Ball of Long Eaton, Derbs.

Minimal remains at Leyburn, North Yorks. Photo supplied by Mike Tovey - thanks, Mike.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

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Linton, West Yorks.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

A smart looking single throw flywheel and crank pump at Long Preston, North Yorks. Photo supplied by flipflopnick - thanks, Nick.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

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Low Grantley, North Yorks.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

A good solid pump at Lund, East Yorks. Photo by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Small garden pump with no obvious function (no downpipe) at Middleham, North Yorks. Photo supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

The handle on this one at Middleton Quernhow, North Yorks, is welded to the pump top. Photo supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Muston, N. Yorks

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A nicely-preserved pump with a lead tank at Newby Wiske, North Yorks. Photo by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul. Is the pump holding up the hollyhocks or vice versa?

Markings: The tank is embossed with the initials "WER" - or is it "EWR"? - and carries the date 1848. (A William Rutson owned the nearby Newby Wiske Hall 1829-1921.)

Manufacturer: Unk.

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Nunburnholme, East Yorks.

Markings: None discernible.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Behind the Black Bull at Otley, North Yorks, this pump has a compound handle. Photo supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.

Markings: None visible.

Manufacturer: Unk.

$pontefract$	The pump in the Market Place at Pontefract, W. Yorks, has a long history. Behind the iron grille you can just make out traces of decoration on the lead tank. The spout is lost and a copper pipe reflects the probable later introduction of a mains water supply. Photos supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul. Fixed to the wooden casing is a modern plaque which reads:	$pontefract$
	There has been a water supply to Pontefract Market Place since the reign of Queen Elizabeth 1. A conduit is first referred to in 1571. This pump which replaced it was mentioned in 1765 and may have been installed when the present Buttercross was built in 1734 CITY OF WAKEFIELD PLANNING COMMITTEE 1979
	Markings: None other. Manufacturer: Unk.

	A sturdy stone column in Redmire, North Yorks; the spout's lost, but the handle is still in place. Photo supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul. An inscription states:
	THIS PUMP PILLAR WAS REBUILT BY REDMIRE PARISH COUNCIL 1986
	Markings: None other. Manufacturer: Unk.

	Two stone edifices at Reeth, N. Yorks, which purport once to have been pumps but, if they were, then they've been much modified. Photo supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul. Markings: The one on the left carries a plaque, inscribed:
	This Water was brought into the Town and these Tanks erected by the Munificence of GEO;ROBINSON, ESQ^RE of Richmond, 1868. ---.---
	Manufacturer: Unk.

Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorks. Photo supplied by Tina Jones - thanks, Tina.

Markings: "P" on barrel and on stand.

Manufacturer: Trademark of Puteus of Germany.

This very nice octagonal cast iron pump with trough is in a memorial garden to Halifax bomber crews, at Rufforth, York. A closer look shows that the cap is wooden, and the handle is strapped down by an old bicycle chain. Photos supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

	Sandal Magna, W. Yorks. Photo supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul. A nearby plaque reads:
	SANDAL VILLAGE PUMP OF 1845 WAS REFURBISHED IN 2001 WITH THE HELP OF THE WAKEFIELD SOUTH WARD COUNCILLORS AND WAKEFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
	The pump also carries a 2002 Wakefield Civic Society Award plaque.
	Markings: None other visible. Manufacturer: Unk.

Wood-boxed pump at Sawley, North Yorks. It was installed in 1909, and remained in use until mains water came along in 1963. The embossed tank looks like a typical lead one, but from the photo the spout - at least - seems to be cast iron. Photos supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.

Markings: None visible.

Manufacturer: Unk.

	The pump at Saxton, North Yorks, showing an old lead pump within smart new wooden boxing. Photos supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul. It also carries an inscription:
	PUMP YARD Restored by Saxton Womens Institute 1970 Saxton Parish Council 2001
	Markings: "H. Wilks Maker Bramham", embossed on the lead tank. Manufacturer: H. Wilks, of Bramham.

	Sharow, North Yorks. Photo supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul. A blue plaque nearby states:
	SHAROW VILLAGE PUMP RESTORED BY PARISH COUNCIL IN 2002
	Markings: None. Manufacturer: Prob Joseph Evans.

Sherburn, N. Yorks

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A small pump in a garden at Sigglesthorne, East Yorks.

Markings: "HP75".

Manufacturer: Poss Kovoplast, of the Czech Republic.

Snape, N. Yorks

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A lift and force pump at South Dalton, East Yorks. Thanks to Paul Snelling for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

A sturdy dual-spouted pump at South Duffield, North Yorks. The compound handle linkage is broken and the lower spout is damaged. Thanks to Paul Snelling for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Tucked-away pump in tucked-away village of South Stainley, North Yorks.

Markings: "Climax 69-26" on barrel, and possible "70/30" on handle fulcrum.

Manufacturer: Thomas & Son of Worcester.

Spofforth, North Yorks. Photo by John Hurst - thanks John.

Markings: None..

Manufacturer: Ink.

A single throw flywheel & crank pump at Staveley, North Yorks. Photos by John Hurst - thanks John - who has also taken a couple of shots of the flywheel and the gearing mechanism.

Markings: None seen.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Two pumps at Thwaite's Mill, Stourton, West Yorks. Photos by Paul Snelling - thanks Paul. They were used to pump up linseed oil when the mill was producing putty - which explains why they are in such a state - and a notice says that the pump was originally the water pump in the cellar of the house.

Markings: The semi-rotary has "NH" and "British Make", but there's nothing visible on the other one.

Manufacturer: Semi-rotary: Newman Hender of Woodchester, Stroud.

This pump at Swanland, East Yorks, has a drain tap at the bottom of the pump top, just above the tailpiece. Thanks to Paul Snelling for the photos.

Markings: Flag.

Manufacturer: Lee Howl.

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Thirn, North Yorks - looks like a lead tank and spout.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

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A pump in an alleyway at Thirsk, North Yorks.

Markings: Unk.

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Thorne, S. Yorks

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Thornton-le-Street, North Yorks. A plaque states that it was refurbished by the Parish Council, but the year is indecipherable in the photo..

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

The pump at Thornton Steward, North Yorks - typical of many in this part of the country, and it looks as if it's been nicely renovated. Photo supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.

Markings: None visible.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Thornton Watlass, N. Yorks

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Padlocked pump in the village of Thorpe Salvin, South Yorks.

Markings: a "P" in a hexagonal box.

Manufacturer: Puteus, of Germany.

This pump, complete with cast iron trough at Thrintoft, North Yorks, has been looked after in the past but needs a new coat of paint now. Photo by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

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Smart new wooden boxing on this pump at Thurgoland, South Yorks.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

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The pump near the crossroads at Tibthorpe, East Yorks.There's some background that may refer to this pump from a Tibthorpe Parish Council meeting on 21 March 1939.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

This wooden-boxed pump is at the Buttercross in Tickhill, South Yorks. In 1897, the Tickhill Parish Magazine reported that the celebrations for Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee would include giving "a tea to children and adults, and to erect a new pump and trough in the market-place, to replace the old one". No handle, and the modern boxing has no handle slot. Photos by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul

Markings: The lead tank is embossed with what might be an urn, and the numbers "1" and "8". The stone trough carries the inscription "VR June 20th 1897" - although the "VR" is hard to make out.

Manufacturer: Unk.

A dual-spouted pump in Tickton, E. Yorks, minus its handle, and now (see right) with the handle re-instated.

Markings: A corroded maker's nameplate.

Manufacturer: Might just be J. Tylor & Sons, London.

Upper Poppleton, York

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Two lead pumps at Norton Conyers, at Wath (the one nr Ripon), North Yorks. The one on the left is by the stable block and is dated 1842, whilst the one on the right is in the walled garden and dated 1826.

Markings: None other reported.

Manufacturer: Unk.

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Well, North Yorks.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Solid old stone pump at Wensley, N. Yorks. Photo supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

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A wreck near the pond at West End (nr Kilham), East Yorks. Looks like there was something of an iron structure/platform around the pump, most of which has been lost.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

This strange device is at West Lutton, N. Yorks. The large drum has a square section socket running through it, which used to take a handle on either side. A photo of its innards shows what seems to be the top of the operating rod, but no obvious means of connecting anything to it. How this contraption worked is still a mystery to me. Photos supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.

Markings: Lion on the Pump Top, and "Fletcher Bros, 1866, Pickering" on the drum.

Manufacturer: Joseph Evans made the Pump Top, and Fletcher Bros the drum.

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One of a number of pumps at Wetwang, East Yorks. Unusually, its spout protrudes through a brick wall at a height of amost 6 ft.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

An interesting double-spout pump at Womersley, N. Yorks. It has a compound handle, featuring a 2nd Class lever at the bottom and a 1st Class lever at the top, connected by a linkage - if my (very rusty) mechanical engineering theory is correct. Reportedly it dates from 1842. Photos by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

York

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