Aldgate Pump, Historic water pump at Aldgate junction, City of London, England.
Aldgate Pump is a Grade II listed iron water pump with a wolf head spout standing at the junction of Aldgate High Street and Leadenhall Street. The structure displays the craftsmanship typical of Victorian water installations.
First documented during King John's reign in the 13th century, the pump served as a vital water source for the city. The current structure was relocated and rebuilt in 1876 by the New River Company after discovering contamination in the original water supply.
The pump marks where the old boundary between the City and London's East End once ran. It served as a vital water source for residents and workers in this busy commercial area.
The pump sits at a busy intersection in the heart of the City of London and is easily reached on foot. Visitors can view it at any time since it stands in a public space at street level.
The wolf head on the pump's spout commemorates a remarkable local event that few visitors notice. This spot marks where the last wolf roaming the City of London was killed, making the decoration both a functional piece and a historical marker.
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