Fountain

Charles Kingsley water trough - NW1

Inscription

{On the east end:}
In memoriam Charles Kingsley
{Above this there seems to be an 'F' but any other letters are illegible.}

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

Site: Charles Kingsley water trough - NW1 (1 memorial)

NW1, Chalk Farm Road

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Charles Kingsley water trough - NW1

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Charles Kingsley

Born Devon. Christian Socialist and amateur naturalist. Supported his friend,...

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Charles Kingsley water trough - NW1

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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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