Erection date: /7/1903
{Around the base of the non-working fountain:}
Erected by Sir Spencer Maryon Wilson and the inhabitants of Charlton to commemorate the coronation of His Majesty King Edward VII, August 9th 1902.
The date of erection comes from .
SE7, Charlton Church Lane
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Coronation of King Edward VII - drinking fountain
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Coronation of King Edward VII - drinking fountain
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