Singleton, West Sussex (click on photograph to bring up bigger/better version).
[Thanks to Paul Snelling for the first four photos, others as shown.]
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A beautifully-renovated example in the village, in full working
condition (although as of 2019 it had been removed for repair). I'm told that
the piece of lead and the chain weights on the end of the handle are there to
counterbalance an overly-heavy operating rod! The cap is not original but was
cast by the renovators and carries an odd inscription, the significance of
which we're still trying to fathom out. Markings: On the barrel - Lion and "Made in England". On the cap - "of pumps with the Norris and Bond valves". Manufacturer: Joseph Evans. |
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This one's outside Whittaker's Cottages at the
Weald and Downland
Museum. A sign hung over the pump states: "NOT DRINKING
WATER". Markings:APPLEBY & CO PATENTEES RENISHAW IRONWORKS NR CHESTERFIELD. Manufacturer: Appleby's. |
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A smartly painted one at the entrance to Court Barn, at the
Weald and Downland
Museum, which carries a sign: "PLEASE DO NOT DRINK FROM THIS
PUMP". Markings: Flag. Manufacturer: Lee Howl. |
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And this lift & force pump is inside Court Barn, at the
Weald and Downland
Museum, forming part of a display on water supply. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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Part of a display at the
Weald and Downland
Museum. Thanks to Shawn Shaw for the photo. Markings: Floral motifs. Manufacturer: Unk. |
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In the village. Thanks to Alex Vincent for the
photo. Markings: None visible. Manufacturer: Unk |
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