Steble Fountain, Victorian fountain in William Brown Street, Liverpool, England
The Steble Fountain is a Victorian fountain on William Brown Street featuring a circular stone basin with an octagonal central tower at its heart. Water flows through an electric pump system housed in the basement of nearby St George's Hall.
A former mayor of Liverpool funded the fountain's construction in 1877 on what was previously empty land. The design was based on a creation first shown at the 1867 Paris Exposition that later inspired versions elsewhere.
The fountain displays four statues of marine beings that reflect Liverpool's deep connection to the sea and port life. These figures are woven into the public space and show how the city honors its seafaring past in its streets.
The fountain is positioned in the city center on William Brown Street and is easy to reach on foot. Access to the public area around it is free and available throughout the day.
The fountain's design was so successful that similar versions with variations were built in several other places around the world. This makes it an example of a design concept from the 1800s that traveled across continents and inspired copies.
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