Baroness Burdett Coutts Drinking Fountain
Baroness Burdett Coutts Drinking Fountain, Gothic Revival drinking fountain in Victoria Park, London, United Kingdom.
The octagonal granite fountain reaches 60 feet in height and features red granite columns arranged in a symmetrical pattern near Victoria Park's Hackney gate.
Constructed in 1862 by architect Henry Darbishire, the fountain was commissioned by Angela Burdett-Coutts to provide clean drinking water to East London residents.
The fountain's grand opening ceremony attracted 10,000 spectators, marking a turning point in public access to clean water during the Victorian period.
Located within Victoria Park in Tower Hamlets, the Grade II* listed structure stands as a monument but no longer functions as a water source.
The fountain's construction cost of £5,000 in 1862 represented a substantial investment in public health infrastructure during London's rapid urbanization.
Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Inception: 1862
Architects: Henry Darbishire
GPS coordinates: 51.53710,-0.03967
Latest update: July 16, 2025 08:50
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