Constructed 1872-6 by The Metropolitan Board of Works. Opened in 1876. Improved in 1880-2.
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Great Eastern Street
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Great Eastern Street fountain
Pink and grey polished granite, sandstone capital and a ball finial in the fo...
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James Walker
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