Portman Square

LocationIn the railings of the east side of Portman Square.
InscriptionIN MEMORY OF
SIR JAMES JOHN HAMILTON BART
1876
InscriptionTHE MEMORY OF THE JUST IS BLESSED
PROV X 7
InscriptionJESUS SAID
WHOSOEVER DRINKETH OF THIS WATER
SHALL THIRST AGAIN
BUT
WHOSOEVER DRINKETH OF THE WATER
THAT I SHALL GIVE HIM
SHALL NEVER THIRST
JOHN IV.13.14
InscriptionJESUS CRIED
IF ANY MAN THIRST LET HIM COME UNTO ME
AND DRINK
JO: VII 37
InscriptionI WILL GIVE
UNTO HIM THAT IS ATHIRST OF THE FOUNTAIN OF THE
WATER OF LIFE FREELY
REV XXI 6
MDFCTA number0618
Type and sizeFountain and dog trough, granite
Original locationPortman Square, in railings
Date erectedJanuary 1878
CommentsThe gift of Lady Hamilton as a memorial to her husband. Cost £200.0.0.
Reference(s)Troughs & Drinking Fountains, Philip Davies: P-26, P-72