John Blake

Model 2C. Found in Karen, Nairobi, Kenya.

Model 2C. Found in Karen, Nairobi, Kenya.

Model 2C. Found in Karen, Nairobi, Kenya.

Two Blake ram pumps at Westonzoyland Museum

At Westonzoyland Museum

1880

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1880

1886.

1888.

1891.

1894.

1895.

1895.

1897.

1899.

Dec 1921.

1934. Twin-valve water pump.

1938.

1938.

1946

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1951

Exhibit in Westonzoyland Museum.

Exhibit in Westonzoyland Museum. Detail.

John Blake Ltd of Oxford Street Works, Accrington, Lancs were pump makers.

A comprehensive review of the firm's history and products by Alan McEwen appeared in 'Old Glory' magazine, April 2012.

See John Blake (1836-1900)

1859 John Blake patented a steam pressure reducing valve, and commenced manufacturing the valves in Accrington in partnership with D. Kay.

1865 The partnership lasted 6 years, after which Blake formed another (short-lived) partnership with Thomas Parkinson of Blackburn.

1866 Blake built his Oxford Street Works in Accrington.

1867 Blake introduced his hydraulic rams, with the trademark HYDRAM. He also manufactured a range of stationary and portable oil engines, rated from 2 to 50 HP.

Blake Hydram ram pumps are now produced by Allspeeds at Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington

1944 Pump. Exhibit at Queen Street Mill Museum.

1947 Pump. Exhibit at Queen Street Mill Museum.

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