https://livinglondonhistory.com/the-cornhill-pump-an-unusual-survivor-in-the-city/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-cornhill-pump-an-unusual-survivor-in-the-city A blog sharing London's curiosities, hidden gems and historical walks Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:12:07 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://livinglondonhistory.com/the-cornhill-pump-an-unusual-survivor-in-the-city/#comment-1955 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:12:07 +0000 https://livinglondonhistory.com/?p=25154#comment-1955 I’m curious about how they moved it from the middle of the road…I assume that meant adding extra piping to the well itself?

]]> https://livinglondonhistory.com/the-cornhill-pump-an-unusual-survivor-in-the-city/#comment-1140 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:58:30 +0000 https://livinglondonhistory.com/?p=25154#comment-1140 The Hand in Hand was one of the oldest fire and life insurance companies, founded in 1696. It was acquired by Commercial Union in 1905 and after their merger with Norwich Union it is now part of Aviva.

]]> https://livinglondonhistory.com/the-cornhill-pump-an-unusual-survivor-in-the-city/#comment-1139 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 12:59:49 +0000 https://livinglondonhistory.com/?p=25154#comment-1139 very interesting,have a good holiday

]]> https://livinglondonhistory.com/the-cornhill-pump-an-unusual-survivor-in-the-city/#comment-1138 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 16:18:26 +0000 https://livinglondonhistory.com/?p=25154#comment-1138 Great Stuff. My new dream visit to London includes a tour with you! Thank you.

]]> https://livinglondonhistory.com/the-cornhill-pump-an-unusual-survivor-in-the-city/#comment-1137 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 15:17:58 +0000 https://livinglondonhistory.com/?p=25154#comment-1137 Great Post today. “The Cornhill Pumps” would be a great band name!

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