Markings: Lion.
Manufacturer: Joseph Evans.
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The war
memorial at Aldersey Green, Cheshire. Thanks to Marcus Simms for the
photos. Markings: Lion. Manufacturer: Joseph Evans. |
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A new
installation at Alsager, Cheshire. Photo supplied by Peter Band - thanks,
Peter. Markings: "P". Manufacturer: Trademark used by Puteus of Germany. |
| Arley, Cheshire | See separate page. | |
| Burwardsley, Cheshire | See separate page. | |
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By the
green, Christleton, Cheshire. Thanks to John & Joyce Roberts for the
photos. Markings: None discernible in the photos. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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The pump in Pump Lane, Churton, Cheshire, was restored in 2005 as a belated Millenium project. Thanks to Marcus Simms for the photos. A nearby notice warns against drinking the water: |  |
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| DISCLAIMER NOTICE CHURTON PUMP The water source for this pump is a natural surface aquifer. It is not possible to guarantee the quality of the water on a daily basis and the Parish Council cannot accept any responsibility if you consume the water. You drink at your own risk. |
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| Markings: An indistinct "G. INGOLD B.
STORTFORD". Manufacturer: G. Ingold of Bishop's Stortford. |
| Comberbach, Cheshire | See separate page. | |
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Cotebrook, Cheshire. Thanks to Marcus Simms for the
photo. Markings: Lion and obscured RD NO. Manufacturer: Joseph Evans. |
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At
Caldecott Green, near Crewe (the one near Farndon),
Cheshire. Markings: Unk. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Daresbury, Halton. Thanks to Stephen Charles for the
photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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In a
country lane near Edge, Cheshire. Photo supplied by Fergus Muir - thanks,
Fergus. Markings: Not discernible in the photo. Manufacturer: Unk. |
| Gawsworth, Cheshire | See separate page. | |
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Great Barrow, Cheshire. Thanks to Marcus Simms for the photos. A plaque fixed to the pump head reads: |  |
| PRESENTED TO THE VILLAGE BY MR. & MRS. F. H. FELLOWS ON BEHALF OF MISS HITCHINS AND HER SISTER JESSIE FELLOWS, ALSO THEIR ANCESTORS WHO HAVE SERVED THIS COMMUNITY FOR SEVERAL CENTURIES. |
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| Markings: None other. Manufacturer: Probably Joseph Evans. |
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Hargrave,
Cheshire - note that the handle is welded to the base of the pump. Thanks to
Stephen Charles for the photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Knutsford, Cheshire. Thanks to Marcus Simms for the
photo. Markings: None visible. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Marton,
Cheshire. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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At the
roadside near Bostock, near Middlewich, Cheshire. A look inside confirms that
the operating rod is missing. Thanks to Stephen Charles for the photos. The
wooden shelter carries a date of 1874. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Mottram St. Andrew, Cheshire | See separate page. | |
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In the
woods near Nether Alderley, Cheshire - the delivery pipe has broken off at
ground level. The flat edge to the flywheel might suggest a belt drive, and
apparently there are old quarry workings nearby. Thanks to Jack Street for the
photograph and information. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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A chain
pump at Peover Hall, near Over Peover, Cheshire. Thanks to Joan Deane for the
photo. Markings: Appleby & Co (the rest is indecipherable). Manufacturer: Appleby & Co. of Renishaw, nr Chesterfield. |
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At the
Anson Engine Museum, Poynton, Cheshire. Thanks to Marcus Simms for the
photo. Markings: Flag, "3½" and an obliterated roundel. Manufacturer: Lee Howl. |
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Butley
Town, near Prestbury, Cheshire. Thanks to Stuart Barnes for the
photograph. Markings: None. Manufacturer: It looks like a Lee Howl Colonial. |
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Preston-on-the-Hill, Halton. Thanks to Martin Tust for the
photograph. Markings: Looks like "J & W KILLON CHESTER". Manufacturer: Killons had a pumpmaking and wellsinking business in Chester. |
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The pump
at Rostherne, Cheshire, was erected to commemorate the Queen's Jubilee. It has
two spouts, the upper being capped off and the lower fitted with a stopcock.
Thanks to Marcus Simms for the photos. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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At the war memorial at Saighton, Cheshire. Thanks to Marcus Simms for the photos. A nearby inscription reads: |  |
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Donated By Saighton W.I. To Commemorate The Year 2000. |
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| Styal, Cheshire | See separate page. | |
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Two pumps
at Sutton Lane Ends, Cheshire. Markings: Unk. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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The
village pump at Upton, Cheshire. Apparently it was last used regularly in about
1900, although during WW2 they readied it for use again. These days they still
look after the pump as a significant piece of their town's street furniture,
and they won a Best Kept Village Award in 1978 and similar in 2003. Photograph
supplied by John Bolton - thanks, John. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
| Waverton, Cheshire | See separate page. | |