Memorial Types

Fountain

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Poets’ Fountain - Chaucer, Shakespeare & Milton

W1, Hamilton Place

The seated figures represent the three Muses; the standing figures, the three poets, and Fame blows her trumpet at the top. Three Thornycrofts work...

3 subjects commemorated, 4 creators

Drinking fountains - Trafalgar Square

WC2, Trafalgar Square

It was this Londonist post where we learnt that the two identical drinking fountains on the east and west sides of Trafalgar Square are a memorial.

1 subject commemorated, 2 creators

Andrew Gibb drinking fountain and shelter

SE3, Charlton Way / Prince Charles Road

{On the (non-working) drinking fountain, on the top surface on the north side:} The Andrew Gibb drinking fountain {On the plaque:} The Andrew Gibb...

1 subject commemorated, 8 creators

Denman fountain

E2, Cambridge Heath Road, Museum Gardens

PMSA gives "The tragedy had a great impact on the area and the funerals of the victims were attended by massed crowds. A fund was set up by the May...

3 subjects commemorated, 2 creators

King Edward VII fountain

E1, Whitechapel Road

This granite obelisk is crowned with a winged angel and flanked by statues of Liberty and Justice. Our picture shows the south, road-facing, side. ...