Public Drinking Fountain 1859
The first public drinking fountain in London, opened on 21 April 1859, located at the boundary wall of St Sepulchres Church, Snow Hill (Holborn). The fountain was moved in 1867 and only partially reinstated in 1913, but there are plans to restore it to its original design and function
Picture No
10406547
Media ID
46065107
Size
5344px x 4299px
(4.7MB)
Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Engraving in The Illustrated London News', 30 April 1859, page 432
Date
1859
