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

[All photos by Marcus Simms - thanks, Marcus.]

In the stables at Mount Stewart, a NT property near Newtownards, Co. Down. In addition to a stopcock, this lift and force pump has two further outlets, disappearing down below the pump, and each with their own means of selection. The large air vessel is noteworthy too. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk.

	A modern pump at Mount Stewart (NT), near Newtownards, Co. Down. It carries a panel:
	AOV INDIA MARK - II AOV INTERNATIONAL (A Govt. Recognised Export House) AN ISO CERTIFIED CO. [Followed by an e-mail address]
	Markings: None other. Manufacturer: AOV of India.

Near Newtownards, Co. Down. Thanks to Marcus Simms for the photos. Markings: "J. CURRIE & Co BELFAST". Manufacturer: Supplied by J. Currie of Belfast.

Also at Mount Stewart, near Newtownards, Co. Down, this was used to fill farm water carts. Thanks to Barry for allowing access to this one, and the one shown immediately below. Markings: "J. MISKELLY NEWTONARDS" [sic]. Manufacturer: Supplied by J. Miskelly of Newtownards.

Also at Mount Stewart, near Newtownards, Co. Down. Markings: "J. LOWDEN & Co. BELFAST". Manufacturer: Supplied by J. Lowden of Belfast.

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