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Aldgate pump located at the junction where Aldgate meets Fenchurch Street
Aldgate pump located at the junction where Aldgate meets Fenchurch Street and Leadenhall Street. People thought that the water had medicinal purposes and collected bottles on Sundays. They praised the well water for being " bright, sparkling, and cool, and of an agreeable taste". In fact qualities were later found to be derived from decaying organic matter from adjoining graveyards and the leaching of calcium from the bones of the dead in many new cemeteries in north London
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Aldgate Beliefs Collecting Crank Cultural Draw Fraudulent Powers Pump Pumps Significance Sundays Supplies Supply 1902 Contaminated Contamination Curative
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Brighten someone's day with a piece of London history! Our Media Storehouse Greetings Cards feature the iconic Aldgate Pump, a historic landmark located at the junction of Aldgate, Fenchurch Street, and Leadenhall Street. This charming image captures the essence of old London, with people gathering around the pump, believed to have medicinal properties. Each card is printed on high-quality paper and comes with a thoughtful blank interior, making it the perfect gift for history lovers or anyone who appreciates the beauty of the past. Add a personal touch with your message and let the nostalgia flow!
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Aldgate Pump: A Symbol of Belief and Contamination in 1900s London This photograph, taken in 1902, depicts the Aldgate Pump located at the bustling junction of Aldgate, Fenchurch Street, and Leadenhall Street in London's East End. The pump, with its ornate cast-iron design and lantern, once served as a public water supply for the local community. However, its significance extends far beyond its functional purpose. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, Londoners held strong beliefs in the curative powers of the Aldgate pump water. People believed that the water was bright, sparkling, and cool, with an agreeable taste. Every Sunday, crowds would gather around the pump, drawing water using a hand crank and filling their bottles to take home for medicinal purposes. Unbeknownst to them, the water's desirable qualities were derived from contamination. Decaying organic matter from adjoining graveyards and the leaching of calcium from the bones of the dead in many new cemeteries in north London were the real sources of the water's unique characteristics. Despite this, the beliefs and traditions surrounding the Aldgate pump persisted. The image of the pump, with its lantern casting a warm, inviting light, serves as a poignant reminder of the cultural significance of water in London's history. The hand crank and the collective act of drawing water from the pump evoke a sense of community and shared belief, even as we now know the truth behind the water's supposed curative powers.
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