| Stone Trough Well in Village Street, Everton 1932.
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In l625, when Liverpool consisted of just seven or eight streets, water was supplied from the Fall Well, near St. John’s Lane, and distributed by carts. | Excavation work going on in Everton in October 1939.
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But by 1786, an Act of Parliament allowed Liverpool to sink more deep wells including Berry Street and Copperas Hill, amongst others, and pipes were laid to bring water to those people who could afford it.  | | This well was discovered near the Royal Court Theatre in February 1965. |
Another Act, in l843, allowed the council to use water from the Mersey for street cleaning, sewer flushing and fire fighting.. indeed, the Green Lane Well was sunk in l846 specifically for fire fighting. Most wells have been abandoned over the years, but some still survive to this day, used mainly by industry or available in emergency.
Bootle Well, sunk in l869 to a depth of 1302 ft. ceased its function when Vyrnwy water came on stream. Hot water from the steam pump which raised water from the Windsor Street Well was used for Lodge Lane baths.
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