Markings: None.
Manufacturer: Unk.
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At the ruins of the old abbey, at Abbey (nr Dunkeswell), Devon.
Thanks to John Hurst for the photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Abbotsham,
Devon. Markings: None visible in photo. Manufacturer: Probably Puteus of Germany. |
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In the back yard of the
Maritime Museum,
Appledore, Devon. Markings: Flag, "ALL BRITISH MADE" and "3". Manufacturer: Lee Howl. |
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| Babbacombe, Torbay | See separate page. | |
| Barnstaple, Devon | See separate page. | |
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Batson (Lower Batson), Devon. Photo supplied by John Hurst -
thanks, John. Markings: "AD 1882" on the lead tank. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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A multi-output lift & force pump in Belstone, Devon. Photo
supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John. Markings: None visible. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Bickington, Devon | See separate page. | |
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In private hands at Black Dog, Devon, this pump is similar to
those in a number of other locations in Devon, e.g., Bovey Tracey, Ellerhayes
and Rackenford. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo. Markings: None visible. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Bolham, Devon. Photo supplied by John Hurst - thanks,
John. Markings: None visible. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Bovey Tracey, Devon | See separate page. | |
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Bow, Devon. Photos supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John. On the
face of it we have a probable lift and force pump mounted on its plank, with
the working barrel below ground level, and the delivery pipe emerging to the
left, over a trough. But something's a bit unusual here - is that a
crank arrangement connected to the handle? Could
there be a spindle emerging on the other side of the wall, i.e., inside the
house? And if so - why? To fill a roof cistern without venturing
outside? Markings: None visible in photo. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Bradworthy, Devon | See separate page. | |
| Branscombe, Devon | See separate page. | |
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Bratton Clovelly, Devon. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: Flag and roundel. Manufacturer: Lee Howl. |
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| Brixham, Torbay | See separate page. | |
| Broadclyst, Devon | See separate page. | |
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Broadhembury, Devon. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Buckerell, Devon | See separate page. | |
| Burrington, Devon | See separate page. | |
| Butterleigh, Devon | See separate page. | |
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Chagford, Devon. Thanks to Sarah Williams for the
photo. Markings: Unk. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Chittlehampton, Devon | See separate page. | |
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A substantial pump at Chulmleigh, Devon. Thanks
to John Hurst for the photos. Markings: "J D YOUNG & SON BARNSTAPLE" on the cast iron casing. Manufacturer: John D. Young of Barnstaple. |
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Churchstow, Devon. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: Flag and roundel. Manufacturer: Lee Howl. |
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Collaton St. Mary, Torbay. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Colyton, Devon | See separate page. | |
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Down St. Mary, Devon. Photograph supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John. The inscription reads: |  |
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| DOWN ST. MARY BUSHELL'S PUMP RE-SITED +RESTORED 1980 |
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| Drewsteignton, Devon | See separate page. | |
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Dunkeswell, Devon. Photograph supplied by John
Hurst - thanks, John. Markings: Flag. Manufacturer: Lee Howl. |
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Dunsford, Devon, with a typical Lee Howl
counterweight. Photograph supplied by John Hurst - thanks,
John. Markings: Flag and "3 IN". Manufacturer: Lee Howl. |
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East Budleigh, Devon. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: None visible. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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East Prawle, Devon. Thanks to Lydia Cresswell-Jones for the
photo. Markings: None reported. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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East Village, Devon. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: Flag and "3IN". Manufacturer: Lee Howl. |
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Ellerhayes, Devon. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: None visible in the photograph. Manufacturer: Unk, but the pattern of the stiffening ribs on the slimline pump top are distinctive, and John points out that there others in the region with a similar pattern. |
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Lead pump with a wooden handle at Ermington, Devon. Photo supplied
by John Hurst - thanks, John. Markings: The lead tank carries the date "1896". Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Exeter, Devon | See separate page. | |
| Exmouth, Devon | See separate page. | |
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This pump was undergoing restoration and was to be installed at a
location in Exton, Devon. Thanks to Graham Murrin for the
photograph. Markings: "Standard T", "ON112230", a trident trademark, and "97485". Manufacturer: The trident suggests that it is probably by Sigma. |
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| Gittisham, Devon | See separate page. | |
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Harpford, Devon. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: Unk. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Hatherleigh, Devon | See separate page. | |
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Hawkchurch, Devon. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: None on the pump, but the trough carries the name "HUXTABLE HONITON". Manufacturer: W. Huxtable is listed as ironfounders and agricultural engineers of High St, Honiton, and Fairmile in the late 1800s. |
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Hele (nr
Cullompton), Devon. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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The tiny pump in Hemyock, Devon, is completely overwhelmed by the elaborate cast iron wellhouse - complete with street lamp - to which it's attached. Although the pump has lost its handle, the structure seems to be well cared for, despite signs of it needing a new paint job. Thanks to Rob for the photographs. One panel carries an inscription: |  |
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| IN COMMEMORATION OF THE GLORIOUS REIGN OF VICTORIA. THE CORONATION OF EDWARD VII. AND RESTORATION OF PEACE IN SOUTH AFRICA. 1902 FEAR GOD HONOR THE KING |
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Markings: None other reported. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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A small plank-mounted lift & force pump in Highampton, Devon.
The lead delivery pipe is branched, with one branch leading via a stopcock to
an ornamental tub of stones. Photograph supplied by John Hurst - thanks,
John. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Holbeton,
Devon. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos. Markings: "W. HOSKIN. PLYMPTON" embossed on the lead tank. Manufacturer: W. Hoskin, but no further information yet found. |
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Holcombe Rogus, Devon. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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A lead pump, securely chained, in Holsworthy, Devon. Thanks to
Richard Holladay for the photograph. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Along the lane from Horndon, Devon. There's no spout, so maybe
the delivery pipe surfaced in the nearby cottage. Photograph supplied by John
Hurst - thanks, John. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Iddesleigh, Devon | See separate page. | |
| Ipplepen, Devon | See separate page. | |
| Kenn, Devon | See separate page. | |
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In the old pumphouse at Kennford, Devon, which now seems to be used as a council storeroom. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos. A noticeboard inside reads: |  |
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| ST THOMAS RD COUNCIL ----- PLEASE KEEP THE PUMP HOUSE CLEAN |
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Kenton, Devon. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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King's Nympton, Devon. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos. This
turns out to be a non-working replica, used for advertising purposes. We've
added it to the "Fakes and Replicas" section and will remove it from here in
due course. Markings: "TP PUMPS" on the barrel. Manufacturer: Made for T. P. Pumps, a modern day company. |
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Lamerton, Devon. Thanks to John Hurst for the photograph, and he
also reports that there is no sign of a spout but that about 2ft away there's a
circular inspection blank where a delivery pipe might conceivably have emerged.
Essentially the same model as seen at Orford, Suffolk, and Perranwell,
Cornwall. Markings: Lion and "MADE IN ENGLAND". Manufacturer: Joseph Evans. |
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Landscove, Devon. This pump was completedly
renovated to working order in 2019. Thanks to Richard Green for the
photos. Markings: "E. DISTIN & SON 1868" on the lead tank. Manufacturer: E. Distin & Son, of Totnes. |
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| Lapford, Devon | See separate page. | |
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At the church in Littleham (the one near Exmouth), Devon.
Photograph supplied by John Hurst - thanks, John. Markings: Flag and "PARAGON". Manufacturer: Lee Howl |
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Subterranean pump outside the Fox & Hounds on the A386 nr
Lydford, Devon. Photograph supplied by John Hurst - thanks,
John. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk |
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| Lympstone, Devon | See separate page. | |
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Martinhoe,
Devon. Markings: None visible in photo. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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A lift and force pump at Merton, Devon. Thanks to John Hurst for
the photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk |
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This small pump at Monkokehampton, Devon, has a gaping hole at the
bottom of the barrel - probably from a freeze-up. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: None visible.. Manufacturer: Unk |
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| Morchard Bishop, Devon | See separate page. | |
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Moreleigh,
Devon. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos. Markings: "THEMAC". Manufacturer: The Metal Agencies Company of Bristol. |
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| Newton Poppleford, Devon | See separate page. | |
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Newton. St. Cyres, Devon. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: None visible.. Manufacturer: Unk |
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| North Bovey, Devon | See separate page. | |
| Northlew, Devon | See separate page. | |
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Offwell, Devon. Apparently there's a wooden panel at the back to give access to the pump workings. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos. A plaque reads: |  |
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| OFFWELL VILLAGE PUMP A gothic stone canopy with a hand pump erected in 1830 by Dr. Edward Copleston, Bishop of Landaff [sic] and Rector of Offwell 1800 - 1804. The pump was extensively repaired around 1950 and renovated in 1999 with grants from East Devon District Council and Devon County Council. The inscription reads: "Whosoever drinks of this water shall thirst again" |
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| Markings: A very worn inscription around the pump, as noted
above. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Okehampton, Devon | See separate page. | |
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Poundsgate, Devon. Photo supplied by John Hurst - thanks,
John. Markings: Flag and "All British Make". Manufacturer: Lee Howl. |
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| Princetown, Devon | See separate page. | |
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Pyworthy, Devon. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photos. Markings: A name, "R. F. LUXTON", stamped into the lead ring sitting at the top of the barrel. Manufacturer: R. F. Luxton may not necessarily be the maker, nor indeed the original installer (see notes under "Makers"). |
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The villagers at Rackenford, Devon, have renovated the old
pumphouse at Trinity Well, provided it with a fine new thatched roof, and
installed this old pump from elsewhere in the village - and which is in working
order. Congratulations - an excellent job. Read
more. Photo supplied by Sarah Williams - thanks, Sarah. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Rockbeare, Devon | See separate page. | |
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Ringmore (the one near Kingsbridge), Devon. Photos supplied by
John Hurst - thanks, John. Markings: "1896" on the lead tank. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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At Trow, nr Salcombe Regis, Devon. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos. There are three signs close by: |   |
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| IN MEMORY OF JOHN RA. MORSHEAD TWENTY SEVEN YEARS VICAR OF SALCOMBE REGIS 1884 ------- |
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The Jubilee Pump at Sampford Peverell, Devon. Thanks to Chris
Mullard for the photos. Markings: "JUBILEE PUMP 1887". Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Sandford, Devon. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos. The pump is clearly not original, but the pumphouse dates to the coronation of Queen Victoria, carrying a plaque with the inscription: |  |
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Finding this one at Scorriton, Devon, took a concerted effort
involving the Tourist Information Centre at Tavistock, a local villager, and
intrepid pump-hunter, John Hurst - thanks, John. Markings: None visible. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Shaldon, Devon | See separate page. | |
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A plank-mounted lift & force pump at Sheepwash, Devon. Photo
provided by John Hurst - thanks, John. Markings: None visible. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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The pump at Shirwell, Devon, in front of a re-built well, which carries the inscription: | |||
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Shobrooke, Devon. The lift and force pump's delivery pipe can just
be made out. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo. Markings: None visible. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Shute (nr Axminster), Devon | See separate page. | |
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Silverton, Devon. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: None visible. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Sourton, Devon | See separate page. | |
| Spreyton, Devon | See separate page. | |
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In the village of Staverton, Devon. That's a hefty handle -
possible replacement? Photo provided by John Hurst - thanks,
John. Markings: None visible. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Templeton,
Devon. Photo supplied by Barry Watchorn - thanks, Barry. Markings: Flag. Manufacturer: Lee Howl. |
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In a barn
at South Wonford, nr Thornbury, Devon. Thanks to Derek Smith for the photo, who
confirms that the pump is connected to a well. Markings: "No 3 RUNWELL BRITISH MAKE". Manufacturer: Ashwell & Nesbit of Leicester. |
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| Thorverton, Devon | See separate page. | |
| Topsham, Devon | See separate page. | |
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Totnes
(Longcombe Cross), Devon. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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On the
outskirts of Trimstone, Devon. Markings: Unk. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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| Two Bridges, Devon | See separate page. | |
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Uffculme,
Devon. Thanks to Chris Coopey for the photos. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Water,
Devon. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Weston,
Devon. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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At The
Post Inn, Whiddon Down, Devon. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Whitford,
Devon. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos. Markings: "WPC" and "1840". Manufacturer: Unk. |
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The old
stone pump in Fore St., Winkleigh, Devon. The pump was erected in 1832 when the
Great Reform Act was passed, and carries the names
of the men behind the reform - the Lords Grey, Brougham, Russell and
Althorp. Thanks to John Hurst for these photos. It was brought back to working order in 1996, and I assume that it's still working today. What's more, it was blessed during Winkleigh Fun Day, 2008. A panel behind the pump carries some more detail, and at the nearby Village Hall there's a commemorative plaque, one of a series of 26 produced in 1994 by potter Harry Juniper - my thanks to Richard Holladay for supplying these two close-up photos. Markings: "1832" and the names of the Lords. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Woodbury,
Devon. Thanks to John Hurst for the photo. Markings: Unk. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Woodleigh,
Devon. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos. Markings: The barrel carries a fouled anchor symbol, and around the cap are the indistinct words "Hall & Son", the clearer words "HAMMET STREET" and another indecipherable word. Manufacturer: Currently undetermined, but the pump is essentially identical to three pumps found on the Isle of Wight, and all of them bear a very close resemblence to a MacFarlane's No.1 pump. |
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