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

A lift & force pump in excellent condition at Hughenden Manor (NT), complete with stopcock and vertical delivery pipe. Note the feed-through air vessel. Thanks to Marcus Simms for the photos. Markings: The pump barrel carries the wording "NEWGATE ST. J. TYLOR & SONS LD LONDON E.C.". Manufacturer: J. Tylor.

Also at Hughenden Manor, Bucks. Thanks to Marcus Simms for the photo. Markings: Very indistinct, but best guess is a Paragon flag, and a small obliterated roundel. Manufacturer: Probably Lee Howl.

On the Hughenden Manor Estate, High Wycombe, Bucks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos. Markings: "[indecipherable name] PLUMBER WYCOMBE 18 [rest of date obscured by spout]". Manufacturer: Unk.

At the Little Market House in High Wycombe, Bucks, the pump has had a welcome sprucing up. Thanks to Mike Woolford for the photos. Markings: A floral design on the lead tank. Manufacturer: Unk.

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