Aldgate Pump
A historic London landmark known as the 'Pump of Death' due to a 1876 cholera outbreak from contaminated water, marking the point from which mileages east of London are calculated.

šŸ“œ Historic London landmark, known for its gruesome past.
šŸ” Marks the point from which mileages east of London are calculated.

Why Go

🐺 See the wolf-headed spout, commemorating the last wild wolf.
šŸ“œ Learn about Victorian London's public health challenges.
šŸ“ Visit a unique listed stone pump in the City of London.
šŸŽ¶ Discover its role in folk songs, stories, and slang.

Tips

🚶 Easy access, visible at any time.
šŸš‡ Nearest stations: Aldgate and Fenchurch Street.
šŸ“ Located at junction of Leadenhall Street and Fenchurch Street.

Hours

šŸ•’ Always accessible.

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