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Yorkshire, incl Redcar & Cleveland

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Ackworth, W. Yorks, although originally the pump was at a historic house in Thorne, S. Yorks (See 13. Lockermarsh 17th Century Yeoman Farmer's House.) Thanks to Rod for the photos.

Markings: "APPLEBY & C^O PATENTEES" and "RENISHAW IRONWORKS DERBY" on the cap.

Manufacturer: Appleby's.

Addingham, West Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Aike, East Yorks. Thanks to Paul Snelling for the photo on the left and to Richard Fatkin for the one on the right.

Markings: "J. VILLIERS WELL ENGINEER BEVERLEY".

Manufacturer: J. Villiers of Beverley.

A pump on the green at Airton, North Yorks. Pic on left supplied by Mike Tovey and that on the right by Paul Snelling - thanks, both.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Aldbrough, E. Yorks. Note the broken operating rod. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Lucy Cross, near Aldbrough St. John, N. Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: Lion.

Manufacturer: Joseph Evans.

Aldwark, N. Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: None visible.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Appleton Wiske, North Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: Flag and "ALL BRITISH MADE".

Manufacturer: Lee Howl.

	A wooden-cased lead pump in the village of Arkendale, North Yorks. The spout surround carries the initials "JHN" and the date 1901, and a plaque is inscribed as follows:
	ARKENDALE VILLAGE PUMP Built in 1901, the year of Queen Victoria's death, by the Lord of the Manor Joseph Henry Nussey. Last used in the early 1960's when sewerage and mains water came to Arkendale. The functioning, cobble lined well is 8.2 metres deep with 6.7 metres of clear drinking water fed by a spring. Renovations commenced in the Millennium and were completed in Queen Elizabeth's Golden Jubilee in 2002.
	Markings: None other. Manufacturer: Unk.

This stone pump on the green at Arncliffe, North Yorks, has lost its handle and spout but part of its internal mechanism survives. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos. A subsequent visit in 2013 allowed a peek down into the lead tank, complete with deposited rubbish - see right.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Askham Bryan, York. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: "APPLEBY & CO RENISHAW IRONWORKS NR CHESTERFIELD".

Manufacturer: Appleby's.

Askrigg, North Yorks. Photo supplied by Mike Tovey - thanks, Mike. Installed in 1849 by Leonard Heseltine, an Askrigg mason listed in Pigot's Directory of 1829.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Bainton, East Yorks. Thanks to Joan Deane for the photo.

Markings: "English Village Pump".

Manufacturer: Not yet traced, but thought to be a replica or re-furbished pump.

By the roadside at Barmston, East Yorks. Thanks to Paul Snelling for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Beck Hole, North Yorks. Four years later, in 2019, things seem to have deteriorated, although we hope that this is only temporary. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo on the far right.

Markings: Embossed flower motifs on the lead tank.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Beckwithshaw, North Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos.

Markings: "HW" ,"1886" and two embossed flower motifs.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Bedale, North Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Beeford, E. Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos. My best guess is that this originally had a compound handle arrangement, to deliver water to the high point. Over the years, images on StreetView show that the pump was absent in 2008 and also in April 2010. It had appeared by August 2010, but with no handle, which was still missing in April 2011. By June 2015 the handle had appeared.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Bempton, E. Yorks

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Beningbrough, N. Yorks

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Bessingby, E. Yorks, lagged but with a broken handle. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: "APPLEBY & C^O RENISHAW IRON WORKS NR CHESTERFIELD".

Manufacturer: Appleby's.

Beswick,E. Yorks

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Beverley, E. Yorks

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Bewholme, East Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Possibly Appleby's.

Bishop Burton, E. Yorks

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Bishop Monkton, N. Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos.

Markings: "MB 2002" on the lead tank. The cast iron handle fulcrum carries the name "J [or W?] DICKINSON KNARESBRO".

Manufacturer: Dickinson of Knaresborough.

Outside the village hall at Bolsterstone, South Yorks. Thanks to Paul Snelling for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Bolton-on-Swale, N. Yorks. Photos supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John.

Markings: None reported.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Boroughbridge, N. Yorks

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Borrowby, N. Yorks

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Boynton, E. Yorks

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Tong, nr Bradford, West Yorks.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

	Big, restored, dual-spouted, wood-cased, wooden-handled pump in Braithwell, South Yorks. Lower spout is lead. Engraved panels, front and back:
	BRAITHWELL VILLAGE PUMP rebuilt by Doncaster C.V.S. Community Programme Agency as part of the Manpower Services Commission Community Programme. This plaque unveiled by The Earl of Scarbrough D.L. May 1985.
	BRAITHWELL PARISH COUNCIL MAY 1985 COUNCILLORS Wm VARAH. - CHAIRMAN J.J.PARKES. A.D.PAWSON. T.W.SCALES. Mrs.J.MILNES. CLERK - Mrs. D.M.SWIFT. TROUGHS PRESENTED BY THE EARL OF SCARBROUGH D.L. & Mr.A.E.GARRISON. PUMP PRESENTED BY Mr. & Mrs.D.APPLEYARD.
	Markings: No others found. Manufacturer: Unk.

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At Stock's Hill, Bramley, West Yorks, with a nearby plaque

Markings: None other.

Manufacturer: Unk.

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A fancy design of pump at Brantingham, East Yorks. It stands on a brick plinth above a well, and you can just make out an inspection door on the downpipe. Thanks to Paul Snelling for the photos.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

A nicely renovated pump by the roadside nr Brearton, N. Yorks. Photo supplied by Mike Tovey - thanks, Mike. On the right is a photo what it looked like in May 2009, before renovation - well done, somebody!

Markings: The lead tank carries four simple stud embellishments.

Manufacturer: Unk.

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Leaning at an angle at Bridge Hewick, North Yorks. Photo supplied by Mike Tovey - thanks, Mike.

Markings: The lead tank carries the date 1852.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Bridlington, E. Yorks

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Brigham, East Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Brompton-by-Sawdon,
N. Yorks

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Buckton,
E. Yorks

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Burghwallis, S. Yorks, with what seems to be a replacement cap. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: An indecipherable roundel.

Manufacturer: Possibly Appleby's.

This distinctly odd double pump at Burton Fleming, East Yorks, is known locally as "Black Jack". Thanks to Paul Snelling for the photos. Both pumps have compound handles intended to be operated from low down, but the two spouts (which have bucket hooks) are far too high up for filling buckets, and too short for the filling of water carts. Were there once swing-out troughs? Are the spouts recent replacements? A bit of an enigma.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

	Nicely-restored pump on the green at Burton Leonard, North Yorks. Carries the inscription:
	PARISH PUMP Yorkshire Television Winners 1993 BURTON LEONARD
	Markings: "P" in a hexagon. Manufacturer: Trademark currently used by the Puteus Company of Germany.

Buttercrambe, North Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Butterwick (the one near Weaverthorpe), North Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the 2016 photo on the left. The one on the right shows the pump as it was in 2012.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

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This lead pump at Carlton Miniott, North Yorks, is supported by a modern wooden frame and a wrought iron strut up its nose - ouch. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos.

Markings: The tank has some floral embellishments.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Carnaby, E. Yorks

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	Carthorpe, North Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos. There's a plaque affixed to the pump, reading:
	CARTHORPE VILLAGE PUMP RENOVATED TO CELEBRATE THE MILLENNIUM 2000
	Markings: "W. PEARSON BEDALE" on the tank Manufacturer: W. Pearson of Bedale.

On the green at Castle Bolton, North Yorks. The spout carries a nice flourish for a bucket handle. Photos supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul. An additional photo from Mike Tovey - thanks, Mike - shows a trough slightly downhill from the pump, which we assume was once fed by the pump, before mains water was introduced.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

This pump in Catterick, North Yorks, is in dire need of a bit of TLC. Photo supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

The dual-spouted pump at Cawood, North Yorks, shows evidence of it once having had a compound handle, which in turn might suggest that the water source was at a relatively great depth. Thanks to Joan Deane for the photo.

Markings: Lion.

Manufacturer: It's a Joseph Evans Standard Deep Well Lift Pump, advertised as being suitable for water sources at a depth of 27ft to 100ft.

Cherry Burton, E. Yorks

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Church Houses, North Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

	A chained-down pump at Cleasby, North Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo. There's a small plaque nearby which reads:
	MILLENNIUM WELL 2000
	Markings: "B" in a hexagon. Manufacturer: Unk.

Church Fenton, North Yorks. Thanks to Paul Snelling for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

The large pump in the courtyard by the stable block at Castle Howard, Coneysthorpe, North Yorks, carries a lamp. The plinth, which looks like stone but is wood, displays a monogram - possibly two inter-twined Cs.

Markings: None other.

Manufacturer: Unk.

A chain pump on a farm near Colsterdale, North Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: None visible.

Manufacturer: Unk.

A pump on the green at Coneythorpe, North Yorks, serving as a handy village sign.

Markings: "G. W. Coates, Plumber, B'Bridge".

Manufacturer: G.W.Coates, of Boroughbridge.

Another paint job needed, at Copt Hewick, North Yorks. Thanks to Paul Snelling for the photo on the left, and who also took an internal shot. Thanks to Mike & Gill Tovey for the photo on the right.

Markings: A plaque carrying the words "Copt Hewick Village Pump Restored A.D. 2000".

Manufacturer: Unk.

Cracoe, North Yorks. Photo supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.

Markings: "P".

Manufacturer: Trademark used by Puteus of Germany.

Deighton, North Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: Lion.

Manufacturer: Joseph Evans.

In Laundry Lane, Driffield, E. Yorks. Thanks to Paul Snelling for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

	A smart renovation at Easington, E. Yorks, which included the replacement of the original wooden valves. The photo on the far right shows the simple lead pump inside the wooden boxing. Thanks to Mike Welton for the photos. A plaque on the front of the boxing reads:
	PUMP AND WELL DUG AROUND 1880 SPRING FED BRICK LINED 18FT DEEP 4FT 6INS DIA RESTORED 2021
	Markings: None on the pump itself. Manufacturer: Unk.

Wooden-boxed pump under a fine shelter at East Hardwick, W. Yorks. The lead spout shows signs of a great deal of wear. Photo supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

East Hauxwell, N. Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: Flag.

Manufacturer: Lee Howl.

Not a lot to see of this skeletal pump at East Keswick, W. Yorks. Photo supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Two pumps at East Lutton, N. Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos.

Markings: In the photo on the left, the lefthand pump carries an Appleby's roundel, but the one on its right is unmarked.

Manufacturer: Appleby's, and Unk.

Some scant remains within the stone housing of this one at East Witton, N. Yorks. Photo supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

	Pump at Ellerker, E. Yorks, with a wooden handle. Photo supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul. A brass panel is inscribed:
	VILLAGE PUMP Reinstated on the original site to commemorate the beginning of the Third Millenium
	Markings: None further. Manufacturer: Unk.

Elloughton, E. Yorks. This pump has been installed relatively recently, but at a location shown on the 1888 6" OS map as having a pump. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: "ENGLISH VILLAGE PUMP" affixed to the barrel.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Eryholme, N. Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: There's a roundel on the barrel but the words are indecipherable.

Manufacturer: Unk.

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This pump at Esholt, West Yorks, being a typical Belfast pattern, is likely to be a latter day replacement.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Everingham, East Yorks - but no sign of a handle. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Feizor, N. Yorks. Photo supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.

Markings: Lion.

Manufacturer: Joseph Evans.

Flamborough, E. Yorks

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Near the church at Folkton, N. Yorks, this one's got an odd handle. Thanks to John Turner for the photos.

Markings: None discernible in the photos.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Foston-on-the-Wolds, E. Yorks

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This one at Fraisthorpe, E. Yorks, has a high level spout for water carts and a low level stopcock. It also features an inspection door, just above ground level. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos.

Markings: "J. VILLIERS WELL ENGINEER BEVERLEY".

Manufacturer: J. Villiers of Beverley.

No innards left, but evidence that this was once a pump at Ganthorpe, N. Yorks. Photo supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Garton-on-the-Wolds, E. Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos.The pump was donated by a Norman Ellis and re-instated at this location in 2024, initially without the cap. Soon afterwards what seems to be a newly-milled cap was added. The tapering base of the pump resembles a "rat's tail" frequently seen on older, lead pumps.

Markings: "T. PICKERING & SONS DRIFFIELD".

Manufacturer: Thomas Pickering & Sons of Driffield.

Grassington, N. Yorks

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The wood-boxed pump with a turned wood finial at Great Ayton, North Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos.

Markings: "GREAT AYTON" carved in the wooden cladding.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Great Barugh, N. Yorks

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On the railway station at Lower Crakehall, near Great Crakehall, North Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Great Kelke, East Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Greenhill (Sheffield), South Yorks. Thanks to Jack Street for the photo, who also reports that the pump is cracked in two places.

Markings: There's a maker's name on it, but it's indecipherable in the photo.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Guiseley, West Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: "APPLEBY & CO RENISHAW IRONWORKS NR CHESTERFIELD".

Manufacturer: Appleby's.

On the village green at Hampsthwaite, North Yorks, the stone trough under this pump carries the inscription "Donated by Adele and Tony Binns".

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

A wreck in Harrogate, North Yorks. Photos supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

A chain pump at a farm near Healey, North Yorks. Thanks to Ian Vickers for the photos.

Markings: It carries the words "J. ROBINSON & [...] LEEDS" and "5053 PATENT CHAIN PUMP", plus some further indecipherable markings.

Manufacturer: John Robinson & Sons of Leeds.

	This impressive edifice at Helperby, North Yorks, is described as being an artesian well, and is known locally as "The Fountain". However, there's a handle slot in the wooden boxing which strongly hints that there's a pump within. The brass spout is very unusual, and somewhat grotesque. Photos supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul - and some interesting historical notes by David Bottomley - thanks, David. Two inscriptions are carved in the stonework:
	1837 V . R . I 1897 TO . COMMEMORATE SIXTY . YEARS . OF . THE . REIGN . OF QUEEN . VICTORIA THIS . ARTESIAN . WELL & . BUILDING . WERE . GIVEN TO . THE . INHABITANTS . OF . HELPERBY . BY JAMES . COATES 20^TH JUNE . 1897 GOD . SAVE . THE . QUEEN
	TO COMMEMORATE THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF LADY CELIA HERMIONE MILNES-COATES 20 MAY 1884 - 20 MAY 1984. THIS PLAQUE WAS ERECTED BY HELPERBY PARISH COUNCIL.
	Markings: None other. Manufacturer: Unk.

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This pump at Heptonstall, West Yorks, is set under an archway dated 1891. It is fitted with an air vessel and a stopcock.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

The smart pump at Hillam, North Yorks, has been renovated by the Hillam Historians. Read more about this at http://www.hillam-village.co.uk/index.html.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

This pump at Holmfirth, West Yorks, was erected by public subscription in 1850, and was in use until the late 1920s. The location is known as the Pump Hole. On the gable end of the pub opposite is a plaque to Harold Wagstaff, who was chosen to play Rugby League for his country when only 17 and was captain of the England touring team in the 1914 and 1920 seasons. He originally played for Pump Hole Rangers, and it was at the Pump Hole that he signed as a professional rugby player for Huddersfield in 1906. Thanks to Dick Vaughan for the photos, left and right, and to John Hurst for the one on the far right.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

By the roadside at Hopperton, North Yorks. Photos supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.

Markings: "C. Benson Plumber Knaresbro".

Manufacturer: C. Benson

On the green at Hornby, N. Yorks, as it was after renovation in 2010. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo on the left. (Photo on right - as it was pre-renovation.)

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

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Hunmanby, N. Yorks, in Bayley Gardens. The gardens were opened in1967 and renovated/re-opened in 2008.Thanks to John Turner for the photo.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Hutton-le-Hole, N. Yorks

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	Hutton Rudby, N. Yorks, with a split (deliberately cut?) downpipe. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos, left and right. The plaque which is fixed to the sturdy post reads:
	THIS PUMP WAS DONATED BY DR. AND MRS. G. RIDER AND INSTALLED BY THE PARISH COUNCIL IN JULY 2000. PART OF THE COST OF THE WORK WS DONATED BY HUTTON RUDBY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE TO COMMEMORATE THE MILLENNIUM.
	The pump at this precise location looked very different in 1996, as we discovered in a photo bequeathed to us in 2024 by George O'Leary.
	Markings: Lion. Manufacturer: Joseph Evans.

Near Ingleton, N. Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

The pump, gradually falling apart, outside the pub at Kettlewell, N. Yorks, has an unusual fulcrum housing. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Kilham, E. Yorks

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The pump at Kirkburn, East Yorks, has a long arm extending towards the beck, supported by a diagonal strut. Is that a pulley at the end of the arm, and whatever was the purpose of it? There's some interesting background on this pump from a Tibthorpe Parish Council meeting on 16 Jan 1922, when it was proposed to erect the pump for the use of Tibthorpe parishioners. Thanks to Paul Snelling for the photos.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Kearby with Netherby, near Kirkby Overblow, N. Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

A rusty wreck at St. Chad's Well, Lastingham, N. Yorks. The other wells in the village do not contain pumps.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Highly decorative pump in Laughton-en-le-Morthen, South Yorks, situated just outside the church, and next to an old mounting block. The casting is particularly sharp and the pump is clearly modern.

Markings: A discrete "C" on the handle.

Manufacturer: Identical to the Model BSM made by the Jiangyan Fashion Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd., of China and the Czech Company Kovoplast.

Ledsham, W. Yorks. Photo supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.

Markings: Flag, obscured roundel which probably reads "All British Made".

Manufacturer: Lee Howl.

This one's in Ledston, W. Yorks. Its cap is fractured at the usual place, evidently a weak spot in this design. Photos supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.

Markings: "P".

Manufacturer: Trademark used by Puteus.

These scant remains were found buried in in-fill on a farm at Leeming Bar, N. Yorks. Photos supplied by Brian Dobson - thanks, Brian.

Markings: "H. Ball, Plumber, Long Eaton.

Manufacturer: H. Ball of Long Eaton, Derbs.

Leeming Village, N. Yorks. Thanks to Martin Langford for the photos.

Markings: "W.PEARSON BEDALE"

Manufacturer: William Pearson of Bedale.

Minimal remains at Leyburn, North Yorks. Photo supplied by Mike Tovey - thanks, Mike.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Linton, West Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos.

Markings: "BAILEY MAKER".

Manufacturer: Unk.

Lockington, E. Yorks

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A classy pump at Londonderry, North Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos.

Markings: Lion and a roundel which reads "B & E BUSHELL YORK".

Manufacturer: B & E BUSHELL were York ironmongers, who must have supplied a Joseph Evans pump.

A smart looking single throw flywheel and crank pump at Long Preston, North Yorks. Photo supplied by flipflopnick - thanks, Nick.

Markings: Lion.

Manufacturer: Joseph Evans.

Low Grantley, North Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: There's a highly-corroded maker's mark which fits the general outline of the Paragon logo.

Manufacturer: Possibly Lee Howl.

A good solid pump at Lund, East Yorks. Photo by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Market Weighton, E. Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: Lion.

Manufacturer: Joseph Evans.

Small garden pump with no obvious function (no downpipe) at Middleham, North Yorks. Photo supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Two pumps at Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Muston, N. Yorks

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Myton-on-Swale, N. Yorks

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A nicely-preserved pump with a lead tank at Newby Wiske, North Yorks. Photo by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul. Is the pump holding up the hollyhocks or vice versa?

Markings: The tank is embossed with the initials "WER" - or is it "EWR"? - and carries the date 1848. (A William Rutson owned the nearby Newby Wiske Hall 1829-1921.)

Manufacturer: Unk.

Newton Kyme, N. Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the 2015 photos on the left, and to Alan Murray-Rust for the 2023 photo on the right, showing a smart new wooden housing.

Markings: The lead tank is embossed with "J.B 1830".

Manufacturer: Unk.

An unusual style of wooden cladding - and a wooden handle - at North Frodingham, E. Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Norton,
S. Yorks

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This pump at Nunburnholme, East Yorks, has a small drain tap at the bottom of the barrel. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: Lion.

Manufacturer: Joseph Evans.

At Ormesby Hall, nr Ormesby, Redcar & Cleveland. Thanks to Keith Sharp for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Otley, N. Yorks

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Pateley Bridge, N. Yorks.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

$pontefract$	The pump in the Market Place at Pontefract, W. Yorks, has a long history. Behind the iron grille you can just make out traces of decoration on the lead tank. The spout is lost and a copper pipe reflects the probable later introduction of a mains water supply. Photos supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul. Fixed to the wooden casing is a modern plaque which reads:	$pontefract$
	There has been a water supply to Pontefract Market Place since the reign of Queen Elizabeth 1. A conduit is first referred to in 1571. This pump which replaced it was mentioned in 1765 and may have been installed when the present Buttercross was built in 1734 CITY OF WAKEFIELD PLANNING COMMITTEE 1979
	Markings: None other. Manufacturer: Unk.

On the green at Rawcliffe, E. Yorks, this tall pump has a compound handle. Thanks to Bob Yeomans for the photos.

Markings: A faded coat of arms painted on the back of the wooden casing.

Manufacturer: Unk.

	A sturdy stone column in Redmire, North Yorks; the spout's lost, but the handle is still in place. Photo supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul. An inscription states:
	THIS PUMP PILLAR WAS REBUILT BY REDMIRE PARISH COUNCIL 1986
	Markings: None other. Manufacturer: Unk.

	Two stone edifices at Reeth, N. Yorks, which are listed as pumps but left us wondering. Photo supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul. Rob Green has now confirmed that they were in full working until at least 1979. They didn't have handles but had a brass taps (now missing) with a press button to control a good strong flow of water. So what provided the water pressure - connection to the water mains or perhaps an artesian well? That's still a mystery, as is the use of the term "Tanks" on the plaque. Markings: Both structures used to carry identical plaques, but only the one on the left remains. It is inscribed:
	This Water was brought into the Town and these Tanks erected by the Munificence of GEO;ROBINSON, ESQ^RE of Richmond, 1868. ---.---
	Manufacturer: Unk.

Robin Hood's Bay, N. Yorks

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This substantial stone edifice in Rossington, S. Yorks, conceals the remains of a single throw flywheel and crank pump. We believe that it was erected in 1864. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Rudston, E. Yorks

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	This very nice octagonal cast iron pump with trough is in a memorial garden to Halifax bomber crews, at Rufforth, York, and a nearby commemorative stone records this fact. A closer look shows that the cap is wooden, and the handle is strapped down by an old bicycle chain. Thanks to Paul Snelling for the photos. In 2021 it was reported that the pump had been fitted with a new wooden cap - see far right. The memorial stone reads:				Click here to see pic I've taken from www.geograph. org.uk's site.
	THE PATHS OF THIS MILLENNIUM GARDEN REPRESENT THE RUNWAYS AND THIS STONE THE CONTROL TOWER AT RUFFORTH AIRFIELD WHERE HALIFAX AIRCRAFT WERE BASED DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR
	Markings: None on the pump. Manufacturer: Unk.

In a field at Ruston Parva, E. Yorks, this pump has two outlets, the higher one being suitable for replenishing a water cart. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: None visible.

Manufacturer: Unk.

	The pump at the spring in Sancton, East Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo. The sign nearby, above the spring, reads:
	THIS WATER IS UNFIT FOR DRINKING Sancton Parish Council
	Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk.

	Sandal Magna, W. Yorks. Photo supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul. A nearby plaque reads:
	SANDAL VILLAGE PUMP OF 1845 WAS REFURBISHED IN 2001 WITH THE HELP OF THE WAKEFIELD SOUTH WARD COUNCILLORS AND WAKEFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
	The pump also carries a 2002 Wakefield Civic Society Award plaque.
	Markings: None other visible. Manufacturer: Unk.

	Wood-boxed pump at Sawley, North Yorks. It was installed in 1909, and remained in use until mains water came along in 1963. The embossed tank looks like a typical lead one, but from the photo the spout - at least - seems to be cast iron. Initial photos supplied by Paul Snelling and the subsequently-added plaque photo by John Hurst - thanks both. The plaque reads:
	THE VILLAGE PUMP After male parishioners refused an offer of a piped water supply in 1905 the parish council gave permission for this hand pump to be installed in 1909. This was the principal source of water until the early 1950s when borehole water became available. A mains supply was finally connected in 1963. Some of the women of Sawley had continued to carry water in buckets for 58 years.
	Markings: None other. Manufacturer: Unk.

	The pump at Saxton, North Yorks, showing an old lead pump within smart new wooden boxing. Photos supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul. It also carries an inscription:
	PUMP YARD Restored by Saxton Womens Institute 1970 Saxton Parish Council 2001
	Markings: "H. Wilks Maker Bramham", embossed on the lead tank. Manufacturer: H. Wilks, of Bramham.

Scackleton, N. Yorks

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Scagglethorpe, N. Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: None visible.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Sewerby,
E. Yorks

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	Sharow, North Yorks. Photo supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul. A blue plaque nearby states:
	SHAROW VILLAGE PUMP RESTORED BY PARISH COUNCIL IN 2002
	Markings: None. Manufacturer: Prob Joseph Evans.

Sheffield, S. Yorks

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Sherburn, N. Yorks

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The access hatch on this one at Sicklinghall, N. Yorks, shows that the operating rod (possibly just visible?) is not connected to the handle. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

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A small pump in a garden at Sigglesthorne, East Yorks.

Markings: "HP75".

Manufacturer: Poss Kovoplast, of the Czech Republic.

Skerne, E. Yorks

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Sledmere, East Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos.

Markings: Just discernible under multiple layers of paint: "PICKERING... VICTORIA FOUNDRY... DRIFFIELD".

Manufacturer: Thomas Pickering & Sons of Driffield. The pump is very similar to ones at Wetwang, E. Yorks, and Weaverthorpe, N. Yorks.

Sleights, N. Yorks. Elsewhere it's recorded that it was erected in 1859. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Snape, N. Yorks

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South Dalton, E. Yorks

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A sturdy dual-spouted pump at South Duffield, North Yorks. The compound handle linkage is broken and the lower spout is damaged. Thanks to Paul Snelling for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Tucked-away pump in tucked-away village of South Stainley, North Yorks.

Markings: "Climax 69-26" on barrel, and possible "70/30" on handle fulcrum.

Manufacturer: Thomas & Son of Worcester.

Spofforth, North Yorks. Photo by John Hurst - thanks John.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Sprotbrough, S. Yorks. Thanks to Kev for the photos.

Markings: "RC" and "3".

Manufacturer: Not yet identified, but rumoured to be Dutch in origin.

A single throw flywheel & crank pump at Staveley, North Yorks. Photos by John Hurst - thanks John - who has also taken a couple of shots of the flywheel and the gearing mechanism.

Markings: None seen.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Near Stillington, N. Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: Lion and "MADE IN ENGLAND".

Manufacturer: Joseph Evans.

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see pic I've
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At Green Moor Pumphouse, near Stocksbridge, S. Yorks.

Markings: None reported.

Manufacturer: Unk.

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Two pumps at Thwaite's Mill, Stourton, West Yorks. Photos by Paul Snelling - thanks Paul. They were used to pump up linseed oil when the mill was producing putty - which explains why they are in such a state - and a notice says that the pump was originally the water pump in the cellar of the house.

Markings: The semi-rotary has "NH" and "British Make", but there's nothing visible on the other one.

Manufacturer: Semi-rotary: Newman Hender of Woodchester, Stroud.

This pump at Swanland, East Yorks, has a drain tap at the bottom of the pump top, just above the tailpiece. Thanks to Paul Snelling for the photos.

Markings: Flag.

Manufacturer: Lee Howl.

This wooden-boxed pump at Terrington, N. Yorks, has "2003" engraved on the housing. Thanks to Paul Snelling for the photos.

Markings: The counterweight carries the number "30" [cf Chartham Hatch, Kent, where a very similar counterweight carries the number "50", and one at Blackmore End, Essex, with a "40" on it].

Manufacturer: Unk.

Thirn, North Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos.

Markings: "W.PEARSON BEDALE" on the lead tank.

Manufacturer: W. Pearson.

Thirsk, N. Yorks

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Thorne, S. Yorks

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Thornholme, E. Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

A strange double-spouted arrangement at Thornton-le-Dale, North Yorks.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

	Thornton-le-Street, North Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos. It carries a plaque inscribed:
	THIS PUMP WAS REFURBISHED BY THE PARISH COUNCIL IN THE YEAR 2000.
	Markings: None other. Manufacturer: Unk.

The pump at Thornton Steward, North Yorks - typical of many in this part of the country, and it looks as if it's been nicely renovated. Photo supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.

Markings: None visible.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Thornton Watlass, N. Yorks

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Padlocked pump in the village of Thorpe Salvin, South Yorks.

Markings: a "P" in a hexagonal box.

Manufacturer: Puteus, of Germany.

This pump, complete with cast iron trough at Thrintoft, North Yorks, has been looked after in the past but needs a new coat of paint now. Photo by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

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Smart new wooden boxing on this pump at Thurgoland, South Yorks.

Markings: Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Thwing, East Yorks, minus its cap, handle and operating rod. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Almost certainly by Thomas Pickering of Driffield.

The pump near the crossroads at Tibthorpe, East Yorks.Tibthorpe Parish Council discussed the matter of the pump on 21 March 1939. Thanks to Joan Deane for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

This wooden-boxed pump is at the Buttercross in Tickhill, South Yorks. In 1897, the Tickhill Parish Magazine reported that the celebrations for Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee would include giving "a tea to children and adults, and to erect a new pump and trough in the market-place, to replace the old one". No handle, and the modern boxing has no handle slot. Photos by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul

Markings: The lead tank is embossed with what might be an urn, and the numbers "1" and "8". The stone trough carries the inscription "VR June 20th 1897" - although the "VR" is hard to make out.

Manufacturer: Unk.

A dual-spouted pump in Tickton, E. Yorks, minus its handle, and now (see right) with the handle re-instated. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo of the information plaque, and to Richard Fatkin for the two photos on the far right.

Markings: A corroded maker's nameplate, where "J. VILLIERS ENGINEER BEVERLEY" can just be discerned.

Manufacturer: J. Villiers of Beverley.

Upper Poppleton, York

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Two lead pumps at Norton Conyers, at Wath (the one nr Ripon), North Yorks. The one on the left is by the stable block and is dated 1842, whilst the one on the right is in the walled garden and dated 1826.

Markings: None other reported.

Manufacturer: Unk.

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Watton, E. Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Weaverthorpe, N. Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: None visible in the photo.

Manufacturer: Almost certainly Thomas Pickering & Sons of Driffield, as there are very similar models at Wetwang and Sledmere, E. Yorks.

Well, North Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Solid old stone pump at Wensley, N. Yorks. Photo supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

At a farm near West End, E. Yorks, it looks like there was something of an iron structure/platform around the pump, most of which has been lost. Thanks to Joan Deane for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

This strange device is at West Lutton, N. Yorks. The large drum has a square section socket running through it, which used to take a handle on either side. A photo of its innards shows what seems to be the top of the operating rod, but no obvious means of connecting anything to it. How this contraption worked is still a mystery to me. Photos supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.

Markings: Lion on the Pump Top, and "Fletcher Bros, 1866, Pickering" on the drum.

Manufacturer: Joseph Evans made the Pump Top, and Fletcher Bros the drum.

A relatively newly refurbished example outside the Swan and Talbot in Wetherby, W. Yorks - and apparently it's in working order. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos.

Markings: The lead tank carries a crest, the letters "J R" and a date "1851".

Manufacturer: Unk.

Wetwang,
E. Yorks

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Whitewall Corner, N. Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Whitwell-on-the-Hill, N. Yorks. Photos by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul. It's an unusual design but, on balance, I think it's a pump with its handle missing and not a water pillar.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Wistow, N. Yorks, with a missing handle. Photo by Joan Deane - thanks, Joan.

Markings: White roses of York are featured on the casing.

Manufacturer: Unk.

An interesting double-spout pump at Womersley, N. Yorks. It has a compound handle, featuring a 2nd Class lever at the bottom and a 1st Class lever at the top, connected by a linkage - if my (very rusty) mechanical engineering theory is correct. Reportedly it dates from 1842. Photos by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Yearby, Redcar & Cleveland. Thanks to Paul Eaton for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

York

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