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Tubwell Row, Darlington. Photographs supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John. The spout looks to have been modified to take the air vessel and a possible connection for a hosepipe. Nearby there's a notice carrying the emblems of Durham County Council and Darlington Borough Council, which reads: |  |
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| THE TUB WELL The raised area in front of this plaque marks the site of the Tub Well, from which Tubwell Row takes its name. For at least three centuries this was one of the main sources of drinking water for the people of Darlington, until it was covered over in about 1886. It was rediscovered in July 1992 during repaving works, having a depth of 11' 6" and containing over 4' of water. Pump kindly donated by Mr & Mrs H. Walker of Cleatham. |
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| Markings: None other. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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This Grade II-listed pump tucked away on the green at Great Stainton, Darlington, is in sore need of attention - in fact it was on Darlington Borough Council's "Buildings at Risk Register" in 2008, which noted "this ornamental water pump with its surrounding cast and wrought iron railings is steadily deteriorating. The wooden case in which the pump is housed is rotting badly in places, and in need of some replacement boards. The steel plaque, which highlights the event, has cracked in two and has erosion of the raised lettering". Photographs supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John. The damaged plaque reads: |  |
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| V . 1887 . [...] QUEEN'S JU [...] ------ T.L.TROTTER R [...]OR. J.LOWES CHURC [...] ARDEN. J.COWLEY OV[...]EER. |
Which originally was: V. 1887. R QUEEN'S JUBILEE ------ T.L. TROTTER RECTOR J. LOWES CHURCHWARDEN J. COWLEY OVERSEER |
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| Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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On the green at Heighington, Darlington, there's a slot at the back which suggests that this was indeed a pump. Thanks to John Hurst for the photographs. There are two notices on the structure, reading: |  |
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| PERSONS.RIDING.OR DRIVING.CATTLE.ON THE.FOOTPATHS.WILL BE.PROSECUTED.BY.THE RURAL.DISTRICT.COUNCIL CHARLES.H.LEACH.CLERK and HEIGHINGTON PARISH COUNCIL CENTENARY 1895-1995 |
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| Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Redworth, Darlington. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo on the left and to Robert Mason for the 2024 one on the right, showing that the pump has a nasty crack running its length. The nearby stone carries the wording: |  |
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| REDWORTH VILLAGE 2000 Population 90 |
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| Markings: Lion. Manufacturer: Joseph Evans. |
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