Markings: None visible, but it has been reported to carry an inscription "MD 1776".
Manufacturer: Unk.
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Almost lost in the undergrowth at Asfordby,
Leics. Thanks to Alan Murray-Rust for the photo. Markings: None visible, but it has been reported to carry an inscription "MD 1776". Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Ashby Magna, Leics | See separate page. |
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Ashby Parva, Leics. Photo supplied by John
Hurst - thanks, John. Markings: None visible at a distance. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Beeby, Leics | See separate page. |
| Billesdon, Leics | See separate page. |
| Bottesford, Leics | See separate page. |
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The cast iron-clad pump at Branston, Leics. Low
down there's a panel featuring a stylised peacock - photos taken by John Hurst
- thanks, John. Further research shows that the peacock forms part of the coat
of arms of the Duke of Rutland - in fact the crest. It's
described
as "On a Chapeau Gules turned up Ermine a Peacock in its pride proper".
Markings: "D of R", which stands for Duke of Rutland, as Branston formed part of the Belvoir Estate. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Buckminster, Leics | See separate page. |
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Burrough-on-the-Hill, Leics. Thanks to John
Hurst for the photo on the left, and to Mike Woolford for the one on the right
(2014), showing it with a smart new wooden casing. Markings: None Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Burton Overy, Leics | See separate page. |
| Catthorpe, Leics | See separate page. |
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Cold
Overton, Leics. Photo supplied by John Hurst - thanks,
John. Markings: Mark present but currently indecipherable. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Copt Oak, (Charnwood Forest area), Leics. Thanks to David Burton for the photographs and information. Two nearby plaques provide some history of the pump and its restoration: |  |
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| This pump formerly headed the nearby well. At one time one of the main sources of water for the village. In times of drought the pump was locked and only made available for use when the keeper blew a whistle. Re-furbished by Charley Parish Council in 1989. The pump was moved to this position by Charley Heritage Group in August 2003. |
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newspaper report stated that the pump was last used in the 1950s and had stood
next to the traffic lights for a number of years, but residents began to fear
it could be knocked over. As a result a new location was found and a decorative
wall and garden built by the Charley Heritage Group. Well done! More information to be found on the Charley Heritage Website. |
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Cranoe, Leics. Photo supplied by John Hurst -
thanks, John. Markings: None Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Croxton Kerrial, Leics. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo on the left and to Mike Woolford for the one on the right showing that the pump by 2012 had had a lick of paint. A small plaque mounted on the pump reads: |  |
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Behind the Red Lion at Desford, Leics. Thanks to Mike Woolford for the photos. Nearby is a plaque, stating: | |||
| ERECTED TO MARK QUEEN VICTORIA'S DIAMOND JUBILEE 1897. RESTORED BY THE LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY 1997. |
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| Markings: None other. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Diseworth, Leics | See separate page. |
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Dunton Bassett, Leics. Photo supplied by John
Hurst - thanks, John. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Edmondthorpe, Leics | See separate page. |
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East Langton, Leics. Photo supplied by John
Hurst - thanks, John. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Frisby-on-the-Wreake, Leics. Thanks to Alan
Murray-Rust for the photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Closer inspection of this one at Frolesworth,
Leics, shows that it's in fact two pumps, the handle of the one on the left
being buried in the bush. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Gaddesby, Leics | See separate page. |
| Gilmorton, Leics | See separate page. |
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Great Dalby, Leics. Photo supplied by John
Hurst - thanks, John. The pump carries a horseshoe and the date
"2000". Markings: None other. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Great Easton, Leics | See separate page. |
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At Great Glen, Leics, the iron trough carries the inscription
"GREAT GLEN AD 2000". Thanks to John Hurst for the photos. Markings: The pump top carries a panel which reads "APPLEBY & Co, PATENTEES, RENISHAW IRON WORKS, DERBYSHIRE". Manufacturer: Appleby's |
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The pump at Grimston, Leics (perhaps not at its
original location?). Photo supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John. Subsequently
it has been suggested that as the handle hangs freely and that there's a
stopcock in the spout, this might indicate that the pump has been converted to
operate off mains water. As of May 2014 it had been removed for repair,
following damage, but by July it was back (see right). Thanks to Mike Woolford
for following this up and providing the photo, and to Mary Fenton, Clerk to the
Parish Council, for her help. Markings: A rough-cast possible "CB". Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Gumley, Leics, carrying a warning not to drink
the water.. Photo supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John. Markings: None other. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Hallaton, Leics | See separate page. |
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Halstead, Leics. Thanks to John Hurst for
the photo on the left, and to Mike Woolford for the 2014 update on the right
(and ultimately the sad news that in 2020 the pump has been permanently
removed). Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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In the tiny hamlet of Wigston Parva, nr
Hinckley, Leics. Photos supplied by John Hurst - thanks,
John. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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A very nicely presented pump at Hose, Leics.
Thanks to Richard Stevenson for the photos. Markings: "APPLEBY & CO. RENISHAW IRONWORKS NR CHESTERFIELD." Manufacturer: Appleby's. |
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Houghton-on-the-Hill, Leics. Thanks to John
Hurst for the photos. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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A lift and force pump with air vessel at
Hungarton, Leics. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo. Markings: None visible. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Husbands Bosworth, Leics | See separate page. |
| Illston-on-the-Hill, Leics | See separate page. |
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A well-presented pump at Keyham, Leics. Thanks
to John Hurst for the photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Kibworth Harcourt, Leics. Photo supplied by
John Hurst - thanks, John. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Kilby, Leics | See separate page. |
| Knipton, Leics | See separate page. |
| Knossington, Leics | See separate page. |
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At Belgrave Hall, Leicester,
Leics. Markings: Unk. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Leire, Leics | See separate page. |
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Long Clawson, Leics. Thanks to John Hurst for
the photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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A chain pump at Long Whatton, Leics. Thanks to
Mike Woolford for the photo. Markings: An indistinct Bamford's trademark. Manufacturer: Bamford's. |
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Lubenham, Leics. Thanks to Mike Woolford for
the photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Market Bosworth, Leics. Thanks to John Hurst
for the photo on the left, and Mike Woolford for the one of the
shield. Markings: A corroded shield with "BAMFORD'S FROST PROTETED LIFT PUMP" and what's left of a Bamford's escutcheon. Manufacturer: Bamford's. |
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Market Harborough, Leics. Thanks to John Hurst
for the photo on the left and to Mike Woolford for the subsequent one on the
right, which shows that the pump has a delivery pipe behind it and a small loop
under the spout from which a threaded cap or wooden bung would originally have
hung. Markings: There's a very indistinct maker's panel at the back, as shown in Mike's close-up. Manufacturer: Appleby's. |
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At Stoneywell (NT), Ulverscroft, near
Markfield, Leics. Thanks to Chris Sykes for the photo. Markings: "HAYWARD TYLER & CO ENGINEERS LONDON" on the air vessel. Manufacturer: Hayward Tyler of London. |
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| Melton Mowbray, Leics | See separate page. |
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Mountsorrel, Leics. Photo supplied by John
Hurst - thanks, John. Made from local granite, it was installed to commemorate
Queen Victoria's jubilee. The dragon motif is that of the Earl of Lanesborough
of nearby Swithland Hall, who perhaps was the donor. Markings: The cast iron faceplate carries the date 1887 and a dragon motif. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Mowsley, Leics. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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The pump at Muston, Leics, shows some sheet
metal repairs. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Nether Broughton, Leics. Photo supplied by John
Hurst - thanks, John. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Newton Harcourt, Leics | See separate page. |
| Newtown Linford, Leics | See separate page. |
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North Kilworth, Leics. Thanks to John Hurst for
the photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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A galvanised iron portable lift pump in private
hands at Oaks in Charnwood (Charnwood Forest area), Leics. Thanks to David
Burton for the photos. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Very similar indeed to one offered for sale in an 1895 catalogue published by Harrod's Stores Ltd., Brompton. |
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| Osgathorpe, Leics | See separate page. |
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Packington, Leics. Thanks to Oliver Mills for the photo. There's evidence that the pump has had some TLC since August 2019. A small notice reads: | |||
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| Queniborough, Leics | See separate page. |
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Just off the main
street in Rotherby, this one was in a bad state until local craftsman Alan Odom
was given the contract to restore it. He has now (2017)
written up the project. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo, immediately
right, showing the pump as it was at some point before 2016, after the pump had
been hit by a vehicle, and to Mike Woolford for the photo, far right, showing
the further deterioration that had set in by September
2016. Markings: None on the lead pump itself, but a plaque has now been fixed to the casing which reads "Rotherby Pump", and on the support at the bottom of the pump it reads "AO MMXVI". Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Sewstern, Leics | See separate page. |
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Shawell, Leics. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: None . Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Shearsby, Leics. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: None . Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Slawston, Leics | See separate page. |
| Somerby, Leics | See separate page. |
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South Kilworth, Leics. Photo supplied by John
Hurst - thanks, John. Markings: None . Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Sproxton, Leics. Thanks to Mike Woolford for
the photo. Markings: Unk. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Swinford, Leics. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: "NO4". Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Swithland, Leics. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Thorpe Satchville, Leics. Thanks to John Hurst
for the photo on the left, and to Mike Woolford for re-visiting in 2014 (see
right). Some effort has been put into tidying up the
groundworks. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Thurnby, Leics | See separate page. |
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Tilton-on-the-Hill, Leics. Photo supplied by
John Hurst - thanks, John. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Tugby, Leics. Photo supplied by John Hurst -
thanks, John. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Twycross, Leics. Photo supplied by John Hurst -
thanks, John. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Twyford, Leics. Thanks to Mike Woolford for the
photo. Markings: None visible in the photo. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Waltham-on-the-Wolds, Leics | See separate page. |
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Walton, Leics. Photo supplied by John Hurst -
thanks, John. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Welham, Leics. Photograph supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John. Above the pump is a plaque stating: | |
| MARKET HARBOROUGH RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL ----------- THIS WATER IS UNFIT FOR DRINKING PURPOSES BY ORDER |
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Pestilence Cottage, Woodhouse, Leics - so called because it was
the haven of Thomas Rawlins, who escaped from London in 1665, at the time of
the Great Plague, and who out of gratitude established a school in the village.
There's something very odd perched on top of the pump - is it a thatched roof,
a woolly hat, or maybe a homemade replacement cap turned from wood? Thanks to
John Hurst for the photo. Markings: None visible. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Woodhouse Eaves, Leics | See separate page. |
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At Wymeswold, Leics. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: None . Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Wymondham, Leics | See separate page. |