Markings: "ENGLISH VILLAGE PUMP" affixed to the barrel.
Manufacturer: Unk.
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Croesyceiliog,
Carms. Markings: None visible in the photo. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Apparently in a marsh
near Crwbin, Carms, but I can't locate it on StreetView. Thanks to Alun
Richards for the photo. Markings: Just possibly a Lion? Manufacturer: Maybe Joseph Evans. |
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At Felindre, (the one
near Dryslwyn), Carms. Markings: Unk. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Skeletal pump by the side of the
A483 at Ffairfach, Carms. In a poor state and its wooden "plank" (i.e.,
backboard) is rotted through. In 1973 it was reported to be the last of 38
pumps that served Llandeilo, and at that stage it was still in perfect working
condition. Furthermore, "it was around this pump that the women of Ffairfach
had their daily bits of news. It was a meeting place for 'y chwiorydd' [the
sisters]" - see http://llandeilo.org/good_old_days.php Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Near the old chapel at
Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, near Glanaman, on the border between Carms and Neath Port
Talbot. Thanks to Ruth Roberts and to Ray Lewis for the photo on the left.
Further information confirms that it was installed by Neath Port Talbot County
Council in 2010 on the spot where "Dr. Rees's tap" used to be. Dr. Hywel Rees
was an eminent surgeon who lived locally 1872-1894, and worked hard to ensure
that the people had a clean source of drinking water. A great idea by the
Council - but why has it been left to deteriorate since then? Markings: Much floral decoration, but no maker's ident. Manufacturer: It's probably of Chinese origin. |
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A lift and force pump
on a very ricketty wooden plank in the chapel graveyard at Henllan Amgoed,
Carms. Thanks to Ruth Roberts for the 2013 photo and to John Spencer for an
earlier close-up (since when the pump seems to have deteriorated quite
badly). Markings: Flag and "3IN". Manufacturer: Lee Howl. |
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| Laugharne, Carms |
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Llanarthney, Carms.
Thanks to Enid McCall for the photo. Markings: Flag and possible "3IN". Manufacturer: Lee Howl. |
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| Llanfallteg, Carms |
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At Llanybri, Carms.
Thanks to Ruth Roberts for the photo. Markings: Flag and "3½". Manufacturer: Lee Howl. |
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At Meidrim, Carms,
this pump - old but in nice condition - was reportedly moved from St. Clears.
Thanks to Ruth Roberts for the photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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This pump at Pencader,
Carms, is a long way from home. Photographs provided by Marcus Simms - thanks
Marcus. Markings: "THE ASHLAND" on both sides of the spout. "F.E.MYERS & BRO" and "271" on one side of the barrel, "ASHLAND, O.U.S.A." and "272" on the other. 252 on the head; 296 on the fulcrum; 1 on the handle. Manufacturer: F. E. Myers & Bro, of Ashland, Ohio, USA. |
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The village pump at
Pwlltrap, Carms. Photograph provided by Camille Litherland - thanks, Camille.
The pump was clearly the centre of attention in days gone by - see these
old photos supplied by
Alan Evans - thanks, Alan. A
2015 photo from Ruth Roberts - thanks, Ruth -
shows that the pump hasn't had a coat of paint for quite a long
time. Markings: Flag, and "3 IN". Manufacturer: Lee Howl. |
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| St. Clears, Carms |
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White Mill, Carms.
Thanks to Philip Beardmore for the photo. Markings: Flag, and either "2½" or "3". Manufacturer: Lee Howl. |
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A pump in what was the
greenhouse at the old abbey at Whitland, Carms. Photograph provided by John
Spencer of Llanfallteg. Markings: A Trident design with "NP75" just below it; the indistinct number 97889 on the handle; and 6(?)81070 on the cylinder and spout. Manufacturer: Sigma, of the Czech Republic. |
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