Erection date: 6/4/1893
{Incised in the granite pillar:}
Erected in memory of George Maule Allen of 17 Carlisle Street, Soho Square. Born 4th October 1855. Died 29th April 1889, aged 33 years.
{Incised on the front three edges of the stone step:}
This churchyard was laid out by the Metropolitan Public Gardens Association, 83 Lancaster Gate, W.
With information provided by Paul Frecker (see GMA's page) we found which gives: "A handsome granite drinking fountain was presented by the vestry clerk, Mr. George Allen, in memory of his son, soon afterwards {after the garden was opened in June 1892}. It was opened on April 6th, 1893."
Site: St Anne's Soho (4 memorials)
W1, Wardour Street, St Anne's Soho
In our photo the Williams plaque can be seen low on the left-facing wall. The King of Corsica plaque is on the same wall, to the right. The free-standing drinking fountain is on a shallow platform between the Williams plaque and the two people seated on the steps. The war memorial is on the right-facing wall.
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