Wigton Pumps (click on photographs to bring up bigger/better versions).

This impressive pump at Wigton, Cumbs, features a substantial bucket stand. Photographs supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John. It and the nearby cast iron gas lamp were removed from their original location in the Market Place as long ago as 1872 and kept in storage until their re-instatement in 1924. The pump used to carry a plaque which read "Ye Olde Wigton Pump Re-erected 1924", but unfortunately this is now lost. It turns out that both the pump and the gas lamp have a literary connection. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk, although the gas lamp carries the name "THORNCLIFFE IRON WORKS SHEFFIELD".

Also in Wigton, Cumbs, this pump, seemingly originating from the Irish Republic but travelling via Whitehaven, has had a very smart renovation job. Thanks to Richard Wilson for the photos. Markings: "JOHN COLLINS LTD SHOP STREET DROGHEDA" Manufacturer: Unk, but supplied by John Collins of Drogheda.

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