Temperence Fountain - W8
W8, Marloes Road, Opposite Stratford Road
We wondered if the verse, by Robert Nicoll, was from a hymn, as the scansion seemed familiar. Then we realised that it fits the tune of '...
J. W. water trough
NW2, Hermitage Lane
{At both ends:} J. W. {On the side:} Metropolitan Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough Association
Joseph Payne fountain - NW1
NW1, Albert Terrace
In memory of Joseph Payne, Esq., deputy assistant judge, a zealous total abstainer and a faithful friend of Bands of Hope. Died March 29,...
Drinking fountain - Du Vergier
N16, Stoke Newington Common
The drinking fountain looks more recent than 1960 and this film of the unveiling confirms our supposition that the plaque was originally ...
Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee fountain - Blackheath
SE3, Tranquil Vale
The rear of the fountain has a little door with a keyhole, presumably to provide access to the water-delivering mechanism - so long unused.
Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee cattle trough - Mitcham
CR4, Cricket Green
{South-west side:} Erected by the inhabitants of Mitcham in commemoration of the Jubilee of H.M. Queen Victoria 1887. {North-east side:}...
Orbell fountain - Paddington Street Gardens
W1, Paddington Street Gardens (south), Paddington Street
The inscription was nigh-on invisible so we took the opportunity to practice our  finger-reading skills, which always attracts attention,...
Maria Hawes Ware water fountain
N8, Hornsey High Street
The quotation on the obelisk is from the bible, Proverbs 14:27. The quotation on the trough is from the bible, Psalms 145:9. Around the ...
Morley's fountain
E5, Clapton Square garden
Erected by Metropolitan Public Gardens Association, 83 Lancaster Gate, at the sole cost of Howard Morley Esq. former resident in the loca...
