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Title:
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Birmingham Handsworth Park drinking fountain |
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Listing:
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Street:
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Handsworth Park | |
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Town:
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Birmingham | |
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Manufacturer:
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Walter Macfarlane & Co | |
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Foundry:
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Saracen Foundry Glasgow | |
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Condition:
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excellent | |
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Material:
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cast iron | |
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Date installed:
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1887 | |
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Pattern ref:
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21 | |
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Historical notes:
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Date estimated from park opening date.. park & canopy (& bandstand) very recently restored ...canopy refurbished with missing parts replaced, and relocated near boating lake... display board illus refers to the 'Austin Lines' fountain & shows an unreadable dediction shield, presumably since lost ...photos J Bolton 11.2003 & 09.2006 |
