The stables: Pumpers and heaters of water

Office-Holders in Modern Britain: Volume 11 (Revised), Court Officers, 1660-1837. Originally published by University of London, London, 2006.

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'The stables: Pumpers and heaters of water', in Office-Holders in Modern Britain: Volume 11 (Revised), Court Officers, 1660-1837, (London, 2006) pp. 672. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/office-holders/vol11/p672 [accessed 19 March 2024]

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Pumper at the Mews 1760–?

The pumper was first listed under George II and made £23 8s a year. By 1807, she was granted an additional £9 2s. By 1830 she made £33 with an additional allowance of £33 for an apartment and fuel. (fn. 1)

1760 29 Nov. Spooner, C.
1779 24 Feb. Ruston, W.
1782 19 Apr. Doyer, L.
1792 21 Dec. Moule, S.S.

Heater of Water for the Horses 1760–1837

The heater of water was paid £25 (incl £7 for coals) per annum. This servant was granted an additional allowance of £10 2s by 1807. By 1830, she made £34 with an additional allowance of £34. (fn. 2) Martha Phillips' duties were performed by Mary Cooper by 1835–36. (fn. 3)

1760 29 Nov. Crouch, A.
By 1769 Crouch, E.
1769 1 July Peat, S.
1802 27 Mar. Phillips, M.

Footnotes

  • 1. MOH PB 1, pp. 138–39; LB C, pp. 176–77; LB F, p. 552.
  • 2. MOH PB 1, pp. 138–39; WB 2, p. 10; LB C, pp. 178–79; LB F, p. 552.
  • 3. MOH 2/256.