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Fountain

Andrew Gibb drinking fountain and shelter

Erection date: 1931

Inscription

{On the (non-working) drinking fountain, on the top surface on the north side:}
The Andrew Gibb drinking fountain

{On the plaque:}
The Andrew Gibb memorial shelter restoration was completed in November 2003 by Greenwich Council with the generous support and assistance of the following organisations:
The Blackheath Preservation Trust
The Blackheath Society
The Friends of Greenwich Park
The Greenwich Society
The Heritage of London Trust
The John Roan Foundation
The Page Estate
The Westcombe Society
Private Donations

Supported by The Heritage Lottery Fund
Greenwich Council

Site: Andrew Gibb drinking fountain and shelter (1 memorial)

SE3, Charlton Way / Prince Charles Road

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

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Andrew Gibb drinking fountain and shelter

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Andrew Gibb

Ship-repairer and philanthropist. Born in Glasgow. After serving his apprenti...

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Andrew Gibb drinking fountain and shelter

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Blackheath Preservation Trust

One of the oldest building preservation trusts in the United Kingdom. It was ...

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The Blackheath Society

Group that works with local councils, residents, other amenity groups, trader...

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The Friends of Greenwich Park

A charity dedicated to the conservation, improvement and enjoyment of Greenwi...

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Greenwich Society

The Greenwich Society aims to make Greenwich a better place for all who live ...

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Heritage of London Trust

A grant giving trust to encourage the careful restoration of listed buildings...

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