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Drinking-fountain in Victoria Park, the gift of Miss Burdett Coutts, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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Drinking-fountain in Victoria Park, the gift of Miss Burdett Coutts, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Drinking-fountain in Victoria Park, the gift of Miss Burdett Coutts, 1862. 'Its arrangement is octangular...Its masonry consists of Portland and Kentish ragstone, Gazeby stone being employed for the steps and paving...The exterior consists of eight piers of polished Peterhead granite, with carved capitals of Aubigny stone...The spandrils of the arches contain...slabs of polished marble. Above these rises the principal cornice...enriched with red and green marbles...Four of its sides are occupied by the fountains...on the eighth [side] is situated the entrance to a chamber which affords access to the water supply and roof...Each fountain consists of a grey Aberdeen granite pedestal with bronze enrichments, containing a basin to receive the water, which is supplied by a Sicilian marble figure in a fluted niche above it...The drinking-cups are of bronze, silver plated on the inside, and on the outside bearing Burton's adage: "Temperance is a bridle of gold"...The door is of oak, and contains panels of bronze grille. Both the exterior and interior octagons are covered by a timber roof...Clock-dials and gablets filled with green glass occupy its alternate sides...The entire works have been completed from the designs of H. A. Darbishire, Esq'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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**A Masterpiece of Victorian Architecture: The Drinking-Fountain in Victoria Park**
This stunning photograph captures a breathtaking moment in time - the unveiling of Miss Burdett Coutts' magnificent drinking-fountain gift to Victoria Park, London, in 1862. Designed by H.A. Darbishire and crafted from an array of materials including Portland stone, Gazeby stone, polished Peterhead granite, Aubigny stone, Sicilian marble, grey Aberdeen granite, bronze and oak wood - this octagonal masterpiece is a testament to the opulence and grandeur of Victorian architecture.
The drinking-fountain itself features eight piers with carved capitals supporting arches adorned with slabs of polished marble. Above these rises the principal cornice enriched with red and green marbles, while four sides are occupied by fountains featuring grey Aberdeen granite pedestals, bronze enrichments, basins to receive water supplied by Sicilian marble figures in fluted niches.
The entrance to a chamber containing the water supply is situated on one side of this magnificent structure. The drinking-cups themselves are made from bronze with silver-plated interiors and exteriors bearing Burton's adage: "Temperance is a bridle of gold." A timber roof covers both exterior and interior octagons, complete with clock-dials filled with green glass.
This photograph provides a unique glimpse into the architectural style and grandeur of Victorian London during its heyday. The drinking-fountain remains an iconic landmark in Victoria Park to this day, offering visitors a refreshing respite from the hustle and bustle of city life.
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