Old Street

LocationAt the intersection of Old Street, Great Easter Street, Paul Street and Tabernacle Street.
InscriptionTHE VESTRY OF ST LEONARD SHOREDITCH
CONSTITUTED
1855
InscriptionTHIS COLUMN ERECTED BY THE VESTRY
OF ST LEONARD SHOREDITCH
1880
InscriptionGREAT EASTERN STREET OPENED BY
THE METROPOLITAN BOARD OF WORKS
1876
InscriptionNEITHER IS HE THAT PLANTETH ANY THING
NEITHER HE THAT WATERETH: BUT GOD
THAT GIVETH THE INCREASE. I CORI III VII
InscriptionORIGINALLY SITED
AS PART OF THE
GREAT EASTERN STREET
IMPROVEMENTS 1882
RELOCATED 2002
MDFCTA number0744
Type and sizeFountain special design, granite
Original locationGreat Eastern Street
Date erectedFebruary 1880
CommentsShoreditch No 2. Taken over by association during erection.
Reference(s)Troughs & Drinking Fountains, Philip Davies: P-73