Erection date: /1/1899
{Front of fountain} Mrs. Woodford Fawcett of Tulse Hill, memorial, 3rd September 1896.
{Rear of fountain:} This fountain was erected in affectionate memory of Mrs. Woodford Fawcett by many neighbours and friends who greatly valued her philanthropic and Christian work.
Erected by public subscription per G. Shrubsall Esq £108.0.0.
We take the date on the memorial, 3 September 1896, to be the date Mrs Woodford Fawcett died.
Site: Mrs Woodford Fawcett fountain (1 memorial)
SE27, Norwood High Street, St Luke's Church
The drinking fountain was demolished by a vehicle crashing into it on Sunday 13 October 2024. Better a memorial fountain than a person. The Council planned to reinstate the fountain on or about Monday 6 October 2025.
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Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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