Buxton

LocationCorner of The Quadrant/Terrace Road and Spring Gardens.
Inscription1886
InscriptionWHOSOEVER WILL LET HIM TAKE THE WATER OF LIFE FREELY
Inscription on a plaqueTHE TAYLOR WELL
(located opposite)
Also known as the Children's Well and
originally sited in Bridge Street.
It was presented to the town in 1886 by
Joseph W Taylor, solicitor
and founder of Trinity Church.
It was re-instated on this site in December 2001 by
High Peak Borough Council
with the support of
Miss Janet (Jessie) Taylor
and the Buxton group.
MDFCTA number
Type and sizeDesign-124
Original location(unknown)
Date erected(unknown)
CommentsAlthough this fountain resembles an MDFCTA Design-124 drinking fountain there is no record of any fountain installed in Buxton. Was the fountain moved to Buxton from elsewhere during December 2001?