Wymondham (click on photograph to bring up bigger/better version).

	On the bridge in Damgate St., Wymondham, Norfolk - although it was missing in 2017. A plaque next to it states:
	A WATER PUMP AND GATE WERE ORIGINALLY INSTALLED ON THIS BRIDGE IN 1936 WHEN THE PARAPET WAS REPOSITIONED OVER A WELL. THE PUMP AND GATE WERE REPLACED IN 1987 BY THE WYMONDHAM SOCIETY TO MARK THE 21ST ANNIVERSARY YEAR OF THE SOCIETY.
	Markings: Flag. Manufacturer: Lee Howl.

This one's at the Wymondham Heritage Museum, Wymondham, Norfolk, having been relocated from the old turnpike (see similar ones at Norwich, Cringleford and Hethersett). My thanks to the very helpful people at the museum, who confirmed that William Shalder of Norwich designed the pump and that it was cast in the Norwich foundry of James Watt. Markings: On its base it carries the words "WATTS NORWICH.". Manufacturer: Watts - to a Shalders design.

	An unusual model on the railway station at Wymondham. Thanks to Fergus Muir for the photos. Above the pump is a sign reading:
	OLD HAND PUMP USED IN EMERGENCY TO PUMP WATER FROM THE RIVER TIFFEY TO THE TANK HOUSE.
	Markings: At the top of the cap there's a right-pointing manicule, followed by "SHALDERS", and then a left-pointing manicule. Below this are the words "FOVNTAIN PVMP PATENT POWER No8" . The counterweight carries what looks like a coat of arms with two supporters. Manufacturer: It's a No.8 Patent Fountain Power Pump by Shalders of Norwich.

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