Fountain: George Allen drinking fountain
Erection date: 6/4/1893
{Incised in the granite pillar:}
Erected in memory of George Maule Allen of 17 Carlisle Street, Soho Square. Born 4th October 1855. Died 29th April 1889, aged 33 years.
{Incised on the front three edges of the stone step:}
This churchyard was laid out by the Metropolitan Public Gardens Association, 83 Lancaster Gate, W.
With information provided by Paul Frecker (see GMA's page) we found Soho and its Associations,1895 which gives: "A handsome granite drinking fountain was presented by the vestry clerk, Mr. George Allen, in memory of his son, soon afterwards {after the garden was opened in June 1892}. It was opened on April 6th, 1893."
Site: St Anne's Soho (4 memorials)
W1, Wardour Street, St Anne's Soho
In our photo the Williams plaque can be seen low on the left-facing wall. The King of Corsica plaque is on the same wall, to the right. The free-standing drinking fountain is on a shallow platform between the Williams plaque and the two people seated on the steps. The war memorial is on the right-facing wall.
