Topsham (click on photographs to bring up bigger/better versions).

[Thanks to John Hurst for all the photos, except where otherwise noted.]

At the bottom of Monmouth Hill, Topsham, Devon. Markings: "W. Pope, Topsham". Manufacturer: William H. Pope.

Set in an archway in Exe St, Topsham, Devon. Markings: None, but it has a distinctive pattern to the stiffening ribs on the slimline pump top. Manufacturer: Unk.

Just off Follett St, Topsham, Devon. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk.

Ferry Rd, Topsham, Devon. The pump cap looks like a replacement. Markings: "LOCK TOPSHAM". Manufacturer: Lock of Topsham, but no further information yet found.

An early lead remnant at the museum in Topsham, Devon. Markings: "1766 BID" on the lead tank. I'm told that there was a layout convention in those days which might imply that "B" is the initial letter of a surname and "I" (which could represent a "J") and "D" the initial letters of the forenames of husband and wife. Manufacturer: Unk.

In Lower Shaptor St, Topsham, Devon. Markings: None visible. Manufacturer: Unk.

In North St, Topsham, Devon. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk.

Another in Topsham, Devon, at the Salutation Inn. It features an unusual device on its cap, which could possibly be a bleed valve. Thanks to Malc King for the photos. Markings: None. Manufacturer: Unk.

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