Markings: "1975" and an inscribed rose motif.
Manufacturer: Unk.
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The pump on Cornhill
in Allestree, Derbs, is the best preserved of the many wells and pumps that
served Allestree over many years. It was restored in Silver Jubilee Year (1977)
by St. Edmund's School PTA, and the area around it very neatly refurbished in
2007. I'm told by Allestree Local Study Group that when it was in use it would
routinely be locked at 8pm, and if there was a summer drought the Council would
fasten it up with a rope - villagers had sometimes to queue up to 7pm to
collect water for the next day. My thanks to Mavis Roadley for the photo and
background information. Markings: "1975" and an inscribed rose motif. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Alkmonton, Derbs.
Thanks to John Hurst for the photo. Markings: Lion. Manufacturer: Joseph Evans. |
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The pump in Ashbourne,
Derbs, moved from its original position in the Market Place. Thanks to Mike
Woolford for the photo. Markings: Unk. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Ashford-in-the-Water,
Derbs |
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This pump at Barlow,
Derbs, is one of three local wells dressed every August during the Barlow
Feast. Thanks to Mike Woolford for the photo. Markings: "1840". Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Belper
Lane End, Derbs. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo. Markings: None visible. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Bolsover, Derbs. A panel used to be behind the pump, reading: | Click here to see pic I've taken from www.geograph. org.uk's site. |
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| THIS PUMP WAS ERECTED IN 2002 BY BOLSOVER CIVIC SOCIETY IT HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE SITE OF THE ORIGINAL TOWN PUMP |
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| However, that panel is now (2013) missing - we hope only temporarily. The good news is that the old handle has been replaced with a modern (Chinese) one, and the whole thing given a smart new coat of paint. Does this mean that the pump actually works? Must check. | |||
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flag, just visible. Manufacturer: Probably Lee Howl (except the handle). |
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Near
Boylestone, Derbs. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo. Markings: Lion. Manufacturer: Joseph Evans. |
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A small pump in the middle of a large village green at Brackenfield, Derbs. There's a plaque on the trough, which reads: |  |
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| THIS FORMER WORKING WELL WAS REOPENED TO CELEBRATE MILLENNIUM 2000 THE WELL SUPPLIED WATER FOR MANY YEARS BUT FELL INTO DISUSE WHEN THE MAINS SUPPLY REACHED THIS PART OF THE VILLAGE OPENED BY GLADWYN TURBUTT HIGH SHERIFF OF DERBYSHIRE 1998-99 ON THE 25TH SEPTEMBER 1999 |
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| Markings: "RC" and
"2". Manufacturer: Possobly Richardson & Cruddas Ltd, of India. |
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Bradbourne, Derbs. Thanks to Jack Street for the photo. | |
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On the green at Bretby, Derbs, this pump and shelter is also a First World War Memorial. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo. A plaque nearby reads: | |
| IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN LESLIE HARTSHORNE WITH FOND MEMORIES FROM WIFE AND CHILDREN 1912 - 1982 |
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| Calke, Derbs | See separate page. | |
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Castleton, Derbs. Photo by Bob Stanley - thanks,
Bob. Markings: "B". Manufacturer: Unk. |
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At Nanny's Well, Chapel-en-le-Frith, with the warning "This water has not been tested for drinking". Thanks to Arthur Roe for the photo, and the recollection that he drank from the pump 60 years ago. Nearby there's a plaque, reading: |  |
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| Nanny's Well According to tradition, all medicinal springs are under the protection of a guardian spirit. This particular well may have been under the protection of St. Anne or St. Ninnian, names which became corrupted to 'Nanny's'. A survey carried out in 1895 reported that the water which emanates here comes from a spring of considerable depth and that in some respects the water of this well is of the same nature as that from the Tunbridge Wells springs. The land around the well was given to Chapel-en-le-Frith Parish Council by Mrs. Hannah Timms on 17th August 1904. |
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The pump at the Market Place in Chesterfield, Derbs, is said to date from 1826, although "John Wesley spoke from 'the town pump' in 1777". Thanks to Paul Snelling for the photos. A plaque reads: |
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| "TOWN PUMP" The town pump was designed by local surveyor Samuel Rollinson It was erected in 1853 for the benefit of townsfolk and market traders. The well was sunk to a depth of about 11 metres. Water carts carried water from the pump to other locations within the town. The pump was sometimes used as a platform for public speaking. It is now 'listed' as a structure of special architectural and historic interest, grade II. |
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| Crich,Derbs | See separate
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| Doe Lea, Derbs |
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Elmton, Derbs. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: None visible. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Elton, Derbs | See separate page. | |
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Findern, Derbs. Thanks to Sandy Scaife for the photo on the left.
By 2016 the pump and its surroundings had undergone a very welcome sprucing up,
and the pump itself had acquired a new cap - see right. Markings: A very indistinct Lion. Manufacturer: Joseph Evans. |
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On a footpath near Gluttons Bridge, Derbs, this pump is identical
to one at Borde Hill Gardens, nr Haywards Heath, West Sussex. Photo by Peter
Barr - thanks, Peter. Markings: Flag and probable "PARAGON". Manufacturer: Lee Howl. |
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| Great Cubley, Derbs |
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| Great Longstone,
Derbs |
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A fine stone edifice in Hartington, Derbs, featuring a lion's head. Apparently in use until 1930. Photo supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul. Inscriptions are as follows: | |
| E.R. ERECTED TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION OF KING EDWARD VII 1902. |
RESTORED TO COMMEMORATE THE SILVER JUBILEE OF HM QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1977 |
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Hognaston, Derbs.
Thanks to John Hurst for the photos, and who points out that there must surely
be a semi-rotary mounted inside the wooden boxing. Markings: None visible. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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At a farm near Ible,
Derbs. Thanks to Jack Street for the photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Idridgehay, Derbs.
Thanks to John Hurst for the photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Kniveton, Derbs. Photo
supplied by Mike Faherty - thanks, Mike. The pump seems to have undergone a
full restoration in 2000 according to the commemorative plaque, including
replacement valves. Can we assume therefore that it works? Markings: None other. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Long Lane, Derbs.
Thanks to John Hurst for the photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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The small pump at Little Longstone, Derbs, feeds a whole train of troughs. Thanks to Mike Woolford for the photos. A plaque nearby reads: |  |
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| THE WELLS AND TROUGHS HERE USED TO SUPPLY THE VILLAGE, PASSING TRAVELLERS AND LIVESTOCK UNTIL ABOUT 1904, WHEN MAINS WATER WAS BROUGHT TO THE VILLAGE. THEY WERE RESTORED IN 1996 JOINTLY BY THE PEAK PARK AND THE PARISH MEETING AS A CONSEQUENCE OF LITTLE LONGSTONE BECOMING A CONSERVATION AREA IN 1995. THE OPENING CEREMONY WAS PERFORMED BY MR WALTER ADAMSON - CHAIRMAN - PARISH MEETING 1981 - 1995. |
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A smart wooden casing
at Mapleton, Derbs. Thanks to Tom Gamble for the photo. Markings: None visible. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Marston Montgomery,
Derbs |
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A chain
pump on a farm at Newhaven, Derbs. Markings: "G. C. Ogle[...] Ripley, Derby". Manufacturer: G. C. Ogle & Sons Ltd of Ripley. |
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A chain
pump on a farm at Darley Dale, nr Northwood, Derbs. Thanks to Jack Street for
the photos. Markings: A just discernible "HENRY BAMFORD & SON [XXX] LEIGHTON [WORKS?] UTTOXETER. Manufacturer: Bamford's of Uttoxeter - see a very similar one in Lodsworth, West Sussex. |
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Old Dam,
Derbs, with a snapped off handle. Thanks to Paul Snelling for the
photo. Markings: Flag and roundel. Manufacturer: Lee Howl. |
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The pump
at Over Haddon, Derbs, shows signs of severe damage and subsequent repair.
There's a large welded crack along the barrel, and the Pump Cap looks to be
non-standard to me. Photo supplied by Peter Barr - thanks,
Peter. Markings: Lion trademark. Manufacturer: Joseph Evans. |
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A smart
wooden housing at Parwich, Derbs, although the fulcrum is missing. Thanks to
Bryan Woolford for the photo. Markings: None visible. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Peak Forest, Derbs |
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| Pentrich, Derbs |
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A Colonial model at
Pikehall, Derbs. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos. Markings: Not visible in the photos. Manufacturer: Unk, but the handle is a typical Joseph Evans pattern. |
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A rare and unusual
model at Pilsley, Derbs. Thanks to Robin Cooper for the
photograph. Markings: "HATTERSLEY & DAVIDSON LTD MAKERS SHEFFIELD" and "PATTERN NO [ ]" and "[ ] INCH" on the bulbous tank. "HATTERSLEY & DAVIDSON LTD SHEFFIELD" on the handle. Manufacturer: Hattersley & Davidson of Sheffield. |
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Roston, Derbs. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos. Two inscriptions read: |  |
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| NORBURY SCHOOL WELL RESTORATION 1988 thanks to Friends of Norbury School Norbury Parish Council David Nightly Trust Rural Community Council County Treasurer's Fund This well was re-furbished in 2017 by Norbury & Roston Jubilee Group |
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| Shirley, Derbs |
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| Shottlegate, nr Belper, Derbs |
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A superb cast iron edifice at Stanton-by-Dale, Derbs, complete with trough and dog bowl, which was expertly repaired relatively recently by a specialist company. Photos supplied by Graham Woodward - thanks, Graham. It carries an inscription marking Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee: | |
| ERECTED IN LOYAL COMMEMORATION OF THE BENEFICENT REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA JUNE 22ND 1897 THE GIFT OF THE WOMEN OF STANTON |
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In Stoney Middleton,
Derbs. Photograph supplied by Peter Barr - thanks, Peter. Markings: Unk. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Ticknall, Derbs.
Thanks to John Hurst for the photo on the left, and to Alan Murray-Rust for the
one on the right from 2018 - which shows the old pump (now listing over
alarmingly) next to its brash young whippersnapper state-of-the-art
replacement. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Turnditch, Derbs.
Thanks to John Hurst for the photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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In Wessington, Derbs.
Photograph supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul. Markings: Unk. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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West
Hallam, Derbs. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo. Markings: Lion. Manufacturer: Joseph Evans. |
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| Weston-on-Trent,
Derbs |
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page. |
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| Whitwell, Derbs |
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An unusual model at a
farm near Wormhill, Derbs, with a square section spout and what seems to be
some form of stopcock at the bottom of the barrel. Thanks to Jack Street for
the photos. Markings: "EMPIRE" and a possible part number on the spout. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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