VICTORIA
TO
COMMEMORATE
THE
60TH YEAR
OF
HER MAJESTYS
REIGN.
QUEEN & EMPRESS
ENCLOSED
JUNE, 1897.
THIS TREE PUMP
WAS RENOVATED
TO COMMEMORATE
THE QUEENS
GOLDEN JUBILEE
JUNE 2002
Manufacturer: Unk
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A renovated wooden pump in Queen's Square, in the centre of Attleborough, Norfolk, with cast iron handle, spout and "basket". It carries a marble plate, inscribed as follows: | |
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| 1837 1897 VICTORIA TO COMMEMORATE THE 60TH YEAR OF HER MAJESTYS REIGN. QUEEN & EMPRESS ENCLOSED JUNE, 1897. THIS TREE PUMP WAS RENOVATED TO COMMEMORATE THE QUEENS GOLDEN JUBILEE JUNE 2002 |
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| The use of the term "tree pump" is unusual, and I've only found it used elsewhere by the Norfolk Museums & Archaeology Service and on a Hertfordshire website. The best theory I've come across so far is that it's a corruption of "treen pump", where "treen" is an archaic word simply meaning "made of wood". | |||
| Markings: None other on the pump, but there's a
commemorative Victorian brick behind the
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| Aylsham, Norfolk | See separate entry. | ||
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Baconsthorpe, Norfolk. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: None visible. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Barton Bendish, Norfolk - the pump isn't connected to the downpipe. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos. The nearby notice reads: |  |
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| THIS PUMP PROVIDED WATER FOR 13 FAMILIES UNTIL THE LATE 1950s THEY LIVED IN OR NEAR A ROW OF COTTAGES KNOWN AS THE BARRACKS WHICH WERE SITED BEHIND THE SPREAD EAGLE |
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| Markings: Flag, "3". Manufacturer: Lee Howl. |
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| Bawburgh, Norfolk | See separate entry. | ||
| Blakeney, Norfolk | See separate entry. | ||
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Bracon Ash, Norfolk.
Thanks to Bob Taylor for the photo. Markings: Lion. Manufacturer: Joseph Evans. |
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Brancaster, Norfolk. A bit of a conundrum as there's no sign of it
ever having had a spout. One possibility is that the working barrel is deep
underground and the delivery pipe emerged a couple of feet away from the pump
top - and that it has been subsequently lost. Photo supplied by John Hurst -
thanks, John. Markings: "CORNISH WALSINGHAM". Manufacturer: Henry/Henery Cornish of Great Walsingham. |
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Briningham, Norfolk.
Thanks to John Hurst for the photo. Markings: "5H, 3"" and "MADE IN ENGLAND". Manufacturer: Unk, but we've found just four others in England with the 5H marking. |
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At Brinton Hall,
Brinton, Norfolk. Markings: "APPLEBY & CO. PATENTEES RENISHAW IRON WORKS DERBYSHIRE", plus another plate, indecipherable because of multiple layers of paint, which is probably the installer's nameplate. Manufacturer: Appleby's. |
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Briston, Norfolk. Thanks to Jackie Turner for the
photo. Markings: None reported. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Burnham Market, Norfolk | See separate entry. | ||
| Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk | See separate entry. | ||
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A large pump at Copy's Green, Norfolk. Markings: Lion. Manufacturer: Joseph Evans. |
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This quite imposing stone monument at a crossroads at Costessey,
Norfolk, has a large flywheel at its base and what's clearly a water trough -
but no sign of a spout or indeed where there might have been a spout. There's a
padlocked access door to the rear. It's recorded as being a 19th century yellow
brick obelisk, possibly built by French prisoners of war, on a brick and flint
base and surmounted by an urn. An earlier description from 1978 adds that
there's an iron wheel on one side and a basin to collect the flow of water. It
was apparently dismantled and rebuilt with original materials in 1981, and I
wonder if that's when the spout or any evidence that there was once a spout,
was lost. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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A large pump surmounted by a crown at the junction of Newmarket Rd
and Keswick Rd in Cringleford, Norfolk. This and a practically identical one
just down the road at Hethersett were installed in the early 19th Century by
the Turnpike Trustees, and were used "to provide
water for experiments in roadmaking as well as for laying the
dust". Markings: None. Manufacturer: Shalders. |
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| Cromer, Norfolk | See separate entry. | ||
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This one at Deopham, Norfolk, is in working condition. Thanks to
Daron Everett for the photo. Markings: None visible in the photograph. Manufacturer: Lee Howl. |
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Dersingham, Norfolk. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Near Rouses Lane, up on the Howdale, Downham Market, Norfolk, this is what remains of their old Town Pump, removed from the Market Place. The internal workings have all been lost, as have some of the stone blocks and the stone cross which was once on the top. In the Market Place today stands a modern drinking fountain, the design of which nicely reflects the shape of this original pump, and which carries a plaque inscribed as follows: | An old photograph exists of the pump in use in its original position. | |
| The Town Pump The original town pump stood in the Market Place until 1935, when J Long & Sons stone masons moved the structure to the Howdale. The obelisk form of the pump is thought to date from the 1800's, but a water supply point must have existed at this location for hundreds of years. Reputedly the water was still good in the 1930's. The gully carrying the waste water from the pump was allegedly used by Nelson to sail his paper boats; a story that is celebrated on the town sign. |
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In the
village of East Rudham, Norfolk, on a small green behind the Crown Inn. The cap
looks to be a replacement. Thanks to Daron Everett for the photo on the right,
which shows water flowing freely from the pump during the Spring of 2021. I'm
not quite certain of the hydraulics behind this, but it seems possible that
heavy rainfall might have caused excess pressure in the chalk aquifer. If
anyone can clarify, I'd be very grateful. Markings: Two small holes on the pump head might have once carried a name plate, but now lost. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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East Tuddenham,
Norfolk. This pump has wooden cladding very similar to that on the pump just
down the road at Honingham. Markings: None visible, as pump is completely encased. Manufacturer: Unk |
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This one's at Easton,
Norfolk. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk |
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Edgefield, Norfolk.
Thanks to Helen Moore for the photo. Markings: Not visible in the photo. Manufacturer: Unk |
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Under a nicely-restored shelter which also houses a clock, at Freethorpe, Norfolk. Photograph supplied by Gareth Hughes - thanks, Gareth. A nearby plaque records the good works of the lord of the manor and his wife - who also established the local almshouses and restored the village church: | ||
| THIS PUMP HOUSE AND CLOCK TOWER ERECTED BY RICHARD HENRY & HARRIET VADE WALPOLE A.D. 1879 |
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Admiral Duncan's Pump at Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk. Thanks to Paul Snelling for the photos. A nearby plaque reads: |  |
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| ADMIRAL DUNCAN'S PUMP THE WELL IN WHICH THIS PUMP STANDS WAS SUNK BY THE DIRECTION OF ADMIRAL LORD DUNCAN IN 1797 FOR THE PURPOSE OF WATERING H.M.VESSELS UNDER HIS COMMAND AND WAS THEN USED BY THE ROYAL NAVY THROUGHOUT THE NAPOLEONIC WARS. |
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| Markings: Some indistinct words on the barrel which are
reportedly "J CORPIN" and "TOBYN". Manufacturer: Not yet identified. |
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Great Bircham,
Norfolk. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk |
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| Great Massingham, Norfolk | See separate entry. | ||
| Great Walsingham, Norfolk | See separate entry. | ||
| Great Yarmouth, Norfolk | See separate entry. | ||
| Gressenhall, Norfolk | See separate entry. | ||
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A prominent air vessel
on this one at Guestwick Green, Norfolk. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo on
the left. Markings: None visible in the photo. Manufacturer: Unk |
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here to see close-up pic I've taken from www.geograph. org.uk's site. |
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A very distinctive
small pump at Haddiscoe, Norfolk. Thanks to Joan Deane for the
photos. Markings: Wording on the dome which might be "PAT 2C 138260", or "PAT NO 138260" or other variation, and which is clearly a patent number. There's an "OK" on the handle. Manufacturer: Almost certainly Joseph Evans. Their 1927 catalogue offers their patented "OK" diaphragm pumps which, although not identical to this one, are very similar indeed. |
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Almost lost in the weeds at Happisburgh, Norfolk. And by 2019 it
seems to have gone. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo on the
right. Markings: Unk. Manufacturer: Unk |
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Hempnall, Norfolk.
Thanks to Marcus Simms for the photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk |
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Near Hempstead (the
one near Holt), Norfolk. Thanks to Mike Tovey for the
photo. Markings: None visible at a distance. Manufacturer: Unk |
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On the green at
Hempton, Norfolk. Markings: "J. TYLOR & SONS" on the triangular cap. Manufacturer: J. Tylor. |
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At Hickling Nature
Reserve, nr Hickling, Norfolk. Thanks to Mike Tovey for the
photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk |
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A nicely-restored pump
at Hindringham, Norfolk. Thanks to Helen McKenzie for the
photo. Markings: Flag and "PARAGON". Manufacturer: Lee Howl |
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| Holkham, Norfolk | See separate entry. | ||
| Click here to see pic I've taken from www.geograph. org.uk's site. |
Click
here to see close-up from www.geograph. org.uk's site. |
A classic
plank-mounted pump, complete with air vessel, in a tumbledown hut near the old
station at Honing, Norfolk. The hut was later restored, but by 2019 parts of
the pump were missing. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos on the
right. Markings: Unk. Manufacturer: Unk |
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The pump at Honingham, Norfolk, has wooden cladding very similar to that at East Tuddenham. It carries a brass plaque with the inscription: | ||
| TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION OF KING EDWARD VII AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA AUGUST 1902 |
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Nice detailed view of
a tiny pitcher pump at Horsey, Norfolk, but by 2019 the pump was missing.
Thanks to John Hurst for the photo on the right. Markings: "8" visible in the photo, a Lion on the other side and probably - but not discernible - the maker's name on the top. Manufacturer: Joseph Evans |
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How Hill, nr Ludham, Norfolk. Thanks to Mike Woolford for the
photo on the left, and John Hurst for the one on the
right.. Markings: "RC 2". Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Hoveton Hall, nr
Hoveton, Norfolk. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk |
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Hunstanton, Norfolk.
Thanks to John Hurst for the photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk |
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Ketteringham, Norfolk.
Thanks to Bob Taylor for the photo. Markings: Flag. Manufacturer: Lee Howl |
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A no-frills,
rudimentary pump on the village green at Kimberley,
Norfolk. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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At the almshouses,
King's Lynn, Norfolk. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos. Markings: None, although there's a nearby memorial stone. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Lenwade, Norfolk,
minus its handle. Thanks to Mike Woolford for the photo. Markings: "P". Manufacturer: Trademark used by Puteus of Germany. |
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A semi-rotary at
Lessingham, Norfolk. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo. Markings: Not discernible. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Litcham, Norfolk.
Photo supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John. Markings: Lion. Manufacturer: Joseph Evans. |
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A triple throw pump,
complete with air vessel, which used to be driven by the old water wheel in the
pumphouse next to the wind mill at Little Cressingham, Norfolk.
Further
information, including the date of installation - c. 1800 - and the fact
that it supplied water to Claremont Hall gardens. Thanks to Bob Taylor for the
photos. Markings: A label reading "BRAMAH LONDON". Manufacturer: Joseph Bramah & Sons of London. |
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Long Stratton, Norfolk. Markings: Possible Lion. Manufacturer: Possibly Joseph Evans. |
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Ludham, Norfolk. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: Lion. Manufacturer: Joseph Evans. |
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Marlingford, Norfolk. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: None visible. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Marsham, Norfolk. Thanks to Bob Taylor for the
photo. Markings: None visible. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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By the roadside at Morston, Norfolk, the pump has a hole in its
barrel. Markings: Lion and 4" [an unusually large bore for such a small pump]. Manufacturer: Joseph Evans. |
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By the mere at Mulbarton, Norfolk. Markings: Flag and "3IN". Manufacturer: Lee Howl. |
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Narborough, Norfolk. Thanks to Dave Boulton for the
photo. Markings: None reported. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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A wooden pump in Chapel St., New Buckenham,
Norfolk. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Nordelph, Norfolk. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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North Creake, Norfolk. Thanks to Bob Taylor for the
photos. Markings: A label with the words "A.W.BARNHAM ENGINEER WALSINGHAM". Manufacturer: Supplied by A. W. Barnham of Walsingham.. |
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This one at North Elmham, Norfolk, has a couple of struts
supporting the casing. Photo supplied by John Hurst - thanks,
John. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Norwich, Norfolk | See separate entry. | ||
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Overstrand, Norfolk.
Thanks to Bob Taylor for the photo. Markings: Lion. Manufacturer: Joseph Evans. |
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| Reepham, Norfolk | See separate entry. | ||
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Ringstead, Norfolk. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: Lion. Manufacturer: Joseph Evans. |
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At Rougham, Norfolk. Photo supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John. The sturdy wood-framed shelter carries a carved wooden inscription: "1830 M.N 1890". This inscription almost certainly refers to Marianne North, 1830-1890, a descendant of Roger North KC (1653-1734), the sixth son of the 4th Baron North and who retired to Rougham. She was a much-travelled botanical painter who, in 1879, commissioned a gallery at Kew Gardens to house over 800 of her oil paintings. The Marianne North Pavilion is open to the public - and well worth a visit. |  |
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An unusual make, complete with air vessel, in Shelfanger, Norfolk.
The spout is fitted with a connection for a
hosepipe. Markings: "terpo"; A1100-2-01 and a 9 within a circle on the handle fulcrum; A1100-1-12, a 9 within a circle, and a 2 on the handle; and another partially obscured number ending with 0 2 08 and a 9 within a circle on the flange. Manufacturer: Terpo - but who is Terpo? I hazard a guess that it's not British. |
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Shernborne, Norfolk. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Letton Rd., Shipdham,
Norfolk. Thanks to Daron Everett for the photo on the left, and Bob Taylor for
the one on the right. Markings: "H J GODWIN LTD QUENINGTON GLOS ENGLAND", and a "D" which is probably part of a "Y100D" mark. Manufacturer: Godwin's of Quenington, Cirencester. |
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Shouldham, Norfolk. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: Flag, "3½" and "MADE IN ENGLAND". Manufacturer: Lee Howl. |
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South Creake, Norfolk.
The village website reported that it had been refurbished in
2011. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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This one at South
Pickenham, Norfolk, seems to be well-embedded in concrete - with no sign of a
spout. Thanks to Daron Everett for the photos. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Sparham, Norfolk.
Thanks to John Hurst for the photos. Markings: The enclosed pump casing carries the name "CLIMAX", and has a plate attached, reading "A W BARNHAM ENGINEER WALSINGHAM NORFOLK. Manufacturer: Thomas & Son of Worcester, and A.W.Barnham was probably the supplier/installer. |
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A beautifully
restored, and working, pump at Stiffkey, Norfolk. Thanks to John Hatton for the
photos. Markings: Lion and "MADE IN ENGLAND". Manufacturer: It's a Joseph Evans "York" Cottage Pump. |
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Nicely decorated lead
rat's tail pump at Stody Lodge, Stody, Norfolk. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photos. Markings: Cherubs, Basket of Plenty and "1773". Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Just visible at Stow
Bedon, Norfolk. Thanks to Bob Taylor for the photo. Markings: Unk. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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At Strumpshaw Steam
Museum, Strumpshaw, Norfolk. Thanks to Paul Snelling for the
photo. Markings: Lion and "MADE IN ENGLAND". Manufacturer: Joseph Evans. |
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The village pump under its thatched shelter at Swannington, Norfolk - thanks to John Hurst for the photos. It carries two panels, one which reads "In loving memory of HASTINGS PARKER placed here by his wife for the use of those whom he loved so well 1888", and the other reads "In loving memory of ELIZABETH R. R. D. PARKER, Lady of the manor of Swanington Widow of HASTINGS PARKER she died march 8th 1907 in her 101st year Beloved by all" [sic]. Apparently she gave £300 to the Parish in order to maintain the pump. Around the inside, under the roof, is a carved inscription: |  |
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answered and said unto her Whosever drinketh of this water shall thirst again But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst. |
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| From various indistinct photos I've found, the wooden frame is probably original, but there's confusing evidence to show that the pump was at some stage - perhaps originally - protected by wooden shingles. A photo dated 1902 shows thatching, whereas another which is thought to date from the 1930s features tiles. By 2001 it was certainly thatched again. At one stage a small separate pump was installed in front of the original one, but that's been removed again now. | |||||
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Tacolneston,
Norfolk. Markings: Flag and roundel. Manufacturer: Lee Howl |
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here to see pic I've taken from www.geograph. org.uk's site. |
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On the village green at Thorpe Abbotts, Norfolk. Handle works, but no water. Unusual in its having a tap affixed to its spout, with the name "CLIMAX ENGLAND". Three separate inscriptions provide ample evidence of it being well looked after in years gone by, but it's starting to rust now, and needs a touch of TLC: |  |
| IN GRATEFUL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE MUNIFICENT GIFT OF THIS WELL, TO THE PARISH OF THORPE ABBOTTS, BY EDWARD E. KAY, ESQ THIS INSCRIPTION IS AFFIXED BY THE INHABITANTS OCTOBER, 1867. |
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT to DR. F. N. KAY MENZIES for his kindness and generosity in restoring this Well at his own expense This Inscription is affixed by the Inhabitants of this Village DECEMBER - 1924 |
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| THORPE ABBOTTS VILLAGE PUMP CANOPY RESTORED IN 1979 BY THE PEOPLE OF THIS PARISH COST OF MATERIALS BORNE BY THE PARISH COUNCIL |
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Thorpe
Hamlet, Norfolk - perhaps with a modern barrel? The tatty piece of string might
have a function - to restrict the lateral movement of the operating rod so that
it doesn't hit the inside surface of the barrel. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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An
interesting combination at the Old Ram Inn, on the A140 near Tivetshall St
Mary, Norfolk. The cast iron pump is a common one, but it's fixed to the rare
remains of an ancient wooden pump. The inn dates back to the 17th Century - so
how old is the wooden pump? Markings on cast iron pump: Flag and "All British Made". Manufacturer of cast iron pump: Lee Howl |
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This pump at Trunch, Norfolk, is interesting, especially regarding the relatively late date for a wooden pump - and indeed that it replaced an iron one. Thanks to Bob Taylor for the photos. There was a tentative plan back in 2014 to restore it, but apparently nothing has yet come of the plan. It carries the following notice: |  |
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PUMP THIS PUMP WAS ERECTED IN 1922 TO REPLACE AN EARLIER IRON PUMP INSTALLED IN 1896 OVER THE EXISTING 60 FOOT DEEP VILLAGE WELL. THE OCTAGONAL BARREL WAS BORED AND SAWN IN THE VILLAGE FROM THREE 25 FOOT TREE TRUNKS TAKEN FROM FELBRIGG WOODS. THE SECTIONS WERE JOINTED TOGETHER USING A MIXTURE OF FAT AND RESIN TO PROVIDE A SEAL. |
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| Markings: None other. Manufacturer: It can't currently be proven, but it's highly likely to have been made and installed by Bullens of Trunch. |
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West
Somerton, Norfolk. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Wickmere,
Norfolk. Thanks to Helen McKenzie for the photo. Markings: A probable "3IN". Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Wood
Dalling, Norfolk. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo. Markings: Lion and "MADE IN ENGLAND". Manufacturer: Joseph Evans. |
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This flywheel and crank pump is on the green at Woodbastwick, Norfolk. You can just make out the twin-throw mechanism underneath the wooden boxing and there's also evidence of a probable second spout at higher level (not shown in the images). Photos supplied by Gareth Hughes - thanks, Gareth - who reports that the wooden beams of the shelter are inscribed: |  |
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The pump
and well at Worstead, Norfolk. Thanks to Mike Woolford for the
photo. Markings: Flag and "3IN". Manufacturer: Lee Howl. |
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