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

One of two pumps at the junction of La Rue de la Marais à la Cocque and La Rue du Parcq. Markings: A thin sheet-metal plate is attached, carrying the barely discernible name "THEMAC". The barrel also carries an indistinct, paint-filled number which might be 589. Manufacturer: THEMAC is the trademark of The Metal Agencies Company Ltd, of Bristol.

	The second, and larger, pump at the junction of La Rue de la Marais à la Cocque and La Rue du Parcq. This one is mounted at the top of two converging sets of granite steps, and was probably used to fill water carts. The topstone carries the words:
	1930 ERIGE PAR LES TENANTS DU MARAIS-A-LA COQUE PH FRS LABEY. PRESIDENT CONNETABLE
	Markings: A sheet-metal plate on the pump is inscribed:
	HENRY WATSON & SONS & ROBERT WARNER PUMPS LTD. NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE C P L P SIZE 3½ No 1050/30
	Manufacturer: Henry Watson of Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Robert Warner (listed as of Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, and probably also of Cripplegate, London).

	On La Route des Cotils, near the junction with La Rue de Champ. A commemorative stone is inscribed:
	1903 G.J.PEPIN CONNÉTABLE.
	Markings: Flag and "MADE IN ENGLAND" on both sides of the barrel. Manufacturer: Lee Howl.

This one's at a farm on La Rue du Parcq. Markings: None visible. Manufacturer: Unk.

At La Hougue Bie Museum, Grouville. Markings: Flag and "4IN". Manufacturer: Lee Howl.

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