Fountain

Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee fountain - Blackheath

Erection date: 1897

Inscription

{On south-east gable end:}
1897
Erected by the inhabitants of Blackheath to commemorate the 60th year of the reign of her most gracious majesty Queen Victoria.

{On the north-west gable end:}
Blackheath Village Improvement Scheme Joint Committee 1975
Restored 1977.

The rear of the fountain has a little door with a keyhole, presumably to provide access to the water-delivering mechanism - so long unused.

Site: Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee fountain - Blackheath (1 memorial)

SE3, Tranquil Vale

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria

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Queen Victoria

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