Silver Jubilee fountain
SW1, New Palace Yard
Funded by private donations from MPs and unveiled by the Queen. 26 foot high, made of galvanised strips of steel, painted black, with a s...
2 subjects commemorated,
4 creators
Guildhall Yard fountain
EC4, St Paul's Churchyard
The inscription text is taken from a modern (and indeed rather nasty) plaque attached to the east side of the plinth. For our close-up s...
1 subject commemorated,
2 creators
Nell Gwynne - Sloane Square
SW1, Sloane Square
She's manipulating a fan but meanwhile, unnoticed by Nell, her dress has slipped off her right shoulder causing a costume malfunction.
1 subject commemorated,
5 creators
Charles II - Sloane Square
SW1, Sloane Square
There seems to be some connection between Nell and this area so we asked the very knowledgeable Dave Walker, the Local Studies Librarian ...
1 subject commemorated,
5 creators
Magna Carta fountain
TW20, High Street Egham, Tesco Metro
Interesting that no artist is named for this sculpture. As far as we can tell all the names on the plaque are of those in the council wh...
3 subjects commemorated,
2 creators
Central London District Schools Water Fountain
W7, Westcott Crescent, Hanwell Community Centre
The (non-working) water fountain is located in a small garden next to the Hanwell Community Centre.
1 subject commemorated,
1 creator
Whitechapel drinking fountain
E1, Whitechapel Road, Altab Ali Park
The Evening Standard has a thoughtful piece about this park.
1 subject commemorated,
1 creator
Wilson horse trough
W5, Haven Green
When we published this trough in April 2015 we bemoaned the lack of information on Mr and Mrs Wilson. Andrew Behan, took on the challenge...
1 subject commemorated
Passmore Edwards drinking fountain - E8
E8, Albion Square
October 2023 Londonist: Time Machine provided this Heritage of London Trust September link, "We were thrilled to unveil the restored foun...
1 subject commemorated,
2 creators
George Allen drinking fountain
W1, Wardour Street, St Anne's Soho
With information provided by Paul Frecker (see GMA's page) we found Soho and its Associations,1895 which gives: "A handsome granite drink...
1 subject commemorated,
2 creators
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