tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287675141745937676.post519669931333432500..comments2024-03-20T23:43:28.613+00:00Comments on Caroline's Miscellany: Wells ConduitCarolineLDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00197813252586559665noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287675141745937676.post-27585579289559222982013-04-26T14:16:42.556+01:002013-04-26T14:16:42.556+01:00In our day we are so used to just turning on the t...In our day we are so used to just turning on the tap that we forget how important the water supply is and how problematic it often was in the past.<br /><br />I have become fascinated by old drinking fountains, wells and pumps for this very reason: they were once essential to the life of the community and if the rich had an easy way to win fame and approval by installing a source of clean water then the fame and approval were deserved.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com