Fountain

James & Mary Ann Ward fountain

Inscription

In memoriam, James & Mary Ann Ward, late of Aldersgate and Islington. Erected by their daughters, 1870.

Site: Ward fountain & Wesley plaque (2 memorials)

EC1, Aldersgate Street

The Ward drinking fountain is to the left of the gate. The Wesley plaque is to the right.

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James & Mary Ann Ward fountain

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James & Mary Ann Ward

Lived in Aldersgate and Islington. In 1870 they had deceased leaving at least...

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James & Mary Ann Ward fountain

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Ward daughters

Daughters of James & Mary Ann Ward.

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This section lists the other memorials at the same location as the memorial on this page:
James & Mary Ann Ward fountain

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Wesleys at Postmans' Park

Wesleys at Postmans' Park

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