(inscribed in the marble plaque and very difficult to read:}
Joseph Salter, 1832 - 1876
NW1, Royal College Street
The green space behind this (defunct) drinking fountain is known as 'College Gardens' and was given to the Vestry of St Pancras (now Camden Council) in 1878 by Salter.
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Joseph Salter
Salter was auditor to the Vestry of St Pancras and gave College Gardens to th...
This corner is well-supplied with water. To the left of our photo, closer to the flower stall there is a granite horse trough, very simil...
We feel the date probably gives a clue to what this substantial fountain was erected to commemorate, but we can't think what. Any ideas?
PMSA gives "The tragedy had a great impact on the area and the funerals of the victims were attended by massed crowds. A fund was set up ...
There seems to be some connection between Nell and this area so we asked the very knowledgeable Dave Walker, the Local Studies Librarian ...
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