Theale Village Pump, Theale, Reading, Berkshire
N 51° 26.034 W 001° 05.248
30U E 632940 N 5699813
A remarkable piece of history which has existed since Theale's days as a major coach stop
Waymark Code: WMA7GP
Location: Southern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/28/2010
Views: 9
Situated five miles west of Reading on the main road to the thriving port of Bristol and the fashionable spa resort of Bath, Theale became a major halt for a change of horses and a comfort stop for passengers in the 1800's.
Some of its pubs retain their coaching yards and stable buildings and the water pump at the west end of the village reminds us of the need to water the road in summer to keep down the offensive mixture of dust and horse dung.
Although no longer in use, the pump is kept in a good state of repair.
Is it Working: no
How to find.:
The pump is situated to the right of the entrance to Horseman's Coaches Depot
Visiting Restrictions:
NO restrictions
Nearest Address: Not listed
Good place to park: Not Listed
Does this pump have a presence on the internet?: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
A quality photograph of the old hand operated pump showing another feature with or without someone or GPSr in view. Describe your route to the pump, perhaps.