Beverley (click on photograph to bring up bigger/better version).

At North Bar Within, Beverley, East Yorks, this astonishing restoration was completed in 2020, and we hope eventually to have a write-up of the complex and painstaking process in our "Advice" section. Thanks to Richard Fatkin for the photos, and who was deeply involved in the renovation project. Thanks also to Paul Snelling for the photo on the right, showing the sorry state it was in a few years ago. Markings: None. Manufacturer: It's an "enriched gothic" model, made by S. Owens of London.

A very smart restoration nr Beverley, East Yorks, making use of a pump bought from an architectural salvage company in Leominster, Herefs. Photo supplied by Ray Ford - thanks, Ray. Markings: "Thomas & Wilks Kiddr". Manufacturer: Thomas & Wilks of Kidderminster.

Another impressive renovation at Beverley, East Yorks, featuring specialist cast iron repair work by Slinden Services Ltd, in Measham, Derbyshire. Thanks to Richard Fatkin for the photos, with the ones on the right showing the state of things before renovation. Markings: "J. VILLIERS ENGINEER BEVERLEY" on pump. "M. DALE. MAKER BRIDLINGTON 1887" on trough. Manufacturer: J. Villiers of Beverley.

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