Markings: None.
Manufacturer: Unk.
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At the junction of Aldgate,
Leadenhall St., and Fenchurch St, this pump has a significant history. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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The "Broad St. Pump", in what's now
known as Broadwick St., Soho, has probably the most famous history of any pump
in the country. It's only a replica, but click
here to read the inscription on the plaque. Markings: None other. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Ancient cast iron
shrouded pump on Cornhill, near the back of the Royal Exchange, designed by
architect Nathaniel Wright. In the past this has been nicely preserved and
painted, but it's now in dire need of some more TLC. Markings: Inscriptions on front and back panels, with four pictorial emblems that might represent the original major contributors. Manufacturer: Stone base is inscribed: |
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This one's in Staple Inn, Holborn, London and,
despite its aged appearance, is dated 1937 - the latest date I've found on an
original pump so far. Markings: "PAC", "1937" and (apparently) two depictions of woolsacks. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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This
structure in Gray's Inn, London, looks like a tap now, but is it possibly
converted from an earlier pump? Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Imposing
double-spouted pump, complete with electric lamp on the top, in Bedford Row,
just off Gray's Inn, London. The single handle is strapped down. I'm not yet
clear how double-spouted pumps work: is there some way of selecting which spout
the water comes out of? Markings: Obscured by paint, but looks like "Thompson & ...". Manufacturer: Thompson & ...?. |
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Magnificently restored pump in Ickenham, Greater London. Land was
granted for its original construction in 1865 and the will of Charlotte Gell,
widow of John Henry Gell of The Buntings, provided the funding for the pump to
be erected in 1866. (A charity in her name still exists.) It remained in use
until December 1914, and in 1927 the local council wanted to move it in order
to carry out a road-widening scheme. However, a report of 2003 indicated that
£10,000 was to be allocated for its restoration, and it looks as if this
took place successfully. Markings: Unk. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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This one's to be found in Kensington Gardens. Markings: Unk. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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This large pump in Longford, Greater London, is one of only two
surviving pumps installed by the Colnbrook Turnpike Trust, in order to keep the
dust down on the road. (The other one is at Poyle, Bucks.) Markings: None reported. Manufacturer: Said to be made by Fowler & Co, of Lambeth. |
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The Queen
Square, London, pump, with a single spout and minus its handle, but clearly of
very similar pattern to the one in Bedford Row. Markings: No maker's name but dated MDCCCXL - 1840. Manufacturer: Probably "Thompson & ...". |
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An interesting pump in Windsor St, Uxbridge, Greater London,
opposite the Tube Station. The spout looks unusually wide - must take a closer
look. Markings: Not discernible in this photo. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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This one's by Johnson's Pond, on the High Road, Woodford Green,
Greater London. Markings: Unk. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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