Drinking fountain by stuart46

Drinking fountain

History
Erected in 1913 near entrance to Belle Vue Park; moved to this site in 1996
Elaborate drinking fountain in polychrome glazed tile work. Square base in black and green supports urn with brass taps. On base, 4 grey twisted columns supports canopy with pediment to all 4 sides; surmounted by ball finial. Inscription records, "Presented by a former President to the Town of Newport in the name of The British Women’s Temperance association
Well designed drinking fountain in unusual building materials. Group value with nearby listed buildings.
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