Flintshire

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The pump at Bretton, Flint, was decorated (left) for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, just as it was for the 1953 coronation. Apparently the villagers were upset when the pump was removed during a road-widening scheme and insisted that it be re-instated. Good for them. The cap seems to be a replacement. By 2018 it had been given a new coat of paint (see right).

Markings: "J.RIDGWAY & SONS CHESTER" cast onto the right hand/handle side of the main body of the pump.

Manufacturer: Possibly James Ridgway of Castle St., Chester. 
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gwernaffield, 2023 gwernaffield, 2023 At Pantybuarth, near Gwernaffield, Flint, there's been a superb renovation of the well and erection of a sturdy oak shelter. The pump has been relocated close by and given a very welcome coat of paint. Thanks to Rob Elliott for the photos on the left, and to Stephen Charles for the 2015 photo on the right.

Markings: A Bamford's shield with the words "BAMFORD'S UNIVERSAL DEEP WELL PUMP" and "H B & S".

Manufacturer: Bamford's of Uttoxeter. 
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holywell, 2017 A very small pump dispensing the waters at St. Winefride's Well, Holywell, Flint. Thanks to Keith Sharp for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk. 

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The pump near the village pond at Llanasa, Flint.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk. 

lloc  Nicely preserved cast iron clad pump in Lloc, in Flintshire. Pic provided by Chris Smith - thanks, Chris.

Markings: Within a shield: "Bamford's Frost Protected Lift Pump" and a royal coat of arms.

Manufacturer: Bamfords. 
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