PIN Tooting Parish Pump

A monument to the past

In the middle of town - in fact at the corner of Church Lane and Mitcham Road there is a famous monument - The Tooting Parish Pump. This monument commemorates the location of the original pump of 1823. The well used to supply water at a rate of 130 gallons per minute - a fantastic achievement for the time. It was in use until the end of the 19th century and according to the plaque, the monument was erected by the main inhabitants of the parish ‘at their own expense.’

How to get there

You have to take the Northern line and get off at Tooting Broadway, Then a quick walk into Tooting to find the monument.

Triptide Thoughts

A beautiful piece of art, this monument is beautiful and you learn about the history.

Owner

Déborah Casolaro

Hello, my name is Déborah, I am a french student in international trade in south of france and I am starting an internship at Triptide. I chose London because I always dreamed to visit London I think it's a beautiful place. I practice horse riding, ...