Fountain

J. W. water trough

Inscription

{At both ends:}
J. W.

{On the side:}
Metropolitan Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough Association

Site: J. W. water trough (1 memorial)

NW2, Hermitage Lane

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J. W. water trough

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J. W.

"J. W." does not give us much to go on.  Possibly John Waggett who set up a w...

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J. W. water trough

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Metropolitan Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough Association

Started by Samuel Gurney MP and the barrister, Edward Thomas Wakefield. Found...

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