Kew Gardens, Elizabeth Gate (lost)
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| Location | Kew Gardens, Elizabeth Gate. On the right-hand side of the Elizabeth Gate entrance to Kew Gardens. |
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| MDFCTA number | (unknown) |
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| Type and size | Special |
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| Original location | Kew Gardens entrance |
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| Date erected | 1864 |
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| Comments | According to Troughs and Drinking Fountains by Philip Davis (Chatto Curiosities), Chatto & Windus: "In 1863 a marble cherub engraved with the words 'Good Health`, designed by John Bell, was installed in an outer niche of the Elizabeth Gate entrance to Kew Gardens. The basin was added by the MDFCTA in 1864.". However, although a drinking fountain [N=546] at this location does appear in the MDFCTA records, other records from Kew Gardens suggest this fountain was paid for by Parliament and installed by the Ministry of Works. |
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| Acknowledgements | Thanks to J.F. for providing detailed information regarding this fountain. |
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| Reference(s) | Troughs & Drinking Fountains, Philip Davies: P-57 |
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