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Introduction
“The Metropolitan Free Drinking Fountain Association”, was officially formed on the 10th April 1859. The decision taken by the body expressed the deep interest in the erection of free drinking fountains, yielding pure cold water. Water fountains were considered as a boon to all classes, and especially the poor. The decision also made sure that all fountains erected be so constructed have filters, or other suitable means for pure hygenic water. -
At the Embankment, end of Blackfriars’s bridge
Erected by the Association at the Royal Exchange in 1861. During this time these fountains were also the expression of beauty and usability at the same time. -
Hyde Park Marble Arch
again a beautiful looking structure. Its a high and visible and adds charstcter to the park. -
Fenchurch Street
The location cannot be missed it is right at the junction of busy streets. -
Regeant's Park
Again a beautiful fountain. It is inviting and has an element of play associated with it. We tried to recreate something similar when we went out in the streets of London. -
Kensington High Street 1900
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Oxford Circus
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St James Park
A survey in 2010 found that 11% of UK parks attempt to provide drinking water, and within those only two-thirds are actually working. Meanwhile these open green spaces battle with the millions of plastic bottles discarded every year. -
Trumpet Fountains in Kensington Gardens
A new generation of public drinking water fountains, planned to be as beautiful as pieces of sculpture was launched by the Royal Parks Foundation in 2010. Trumpet, a slender bronze by Ben Addy is joint winner of international design competition launched by the foundation, and sponsored by the Tiffany & Co Foundation, the charitable arm of the famous jewellers. -
Watering hole in Green Park
With three watering holes at heights from which adults, children, wheelchair users and dogs can drink cool, fresh water, this fountain is a fabulous addition to Green Park.This was designed by Robin Monotti and Mark Titman
