The Cornhill Water Pump in Cornhill
The Cornhill Water Pump in Cornhill
Record No
38805
Title
The Cornhill Water Pump in Cornhill
Description
Cornhill, City of London: full view of The Cornhill Water Pump (rear), now a historical landmark. The pump bears the following inscription: 'The well was discovered much enlarged and this pump erected in the year 1799. By the contributions of the Bank of England, the East India Company, the neighbouring Fire Offices, together with the Bankers & Traders of the ward of Cornhill.' Above this inscription an emblem of a building is visible. At the base, the pump's manufacturer is given: 'Phillips & Hopwood Engine Makers'. To the right, the doorway, number and partial elevation of 28 Cornhill are visible. Engraving above doorway shows number 28 to be premises of "Scottish Widows' Fund". Cornhill Water Pump was Grade II listed in 1950, list entry number: 1286648.
Date of execution
1954
Section
The London Archives
Collection
LCC Photograph Library
Medium
photograph
Catalogue No
SC_PHL_01_007_54_2135
Accession No
SS080
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