Stuart0742 Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Drinking fountains were very common in our parks at one time. This example in Beauchief Gardens is non working and was there last time I checked. Does anybody know of anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Drinking fountains were very common in our parks at one time. This example in Beauchief Gardens is non working and was there last time I checked. Does anybody know of anymore Was still there in May, Stuart, manufactured in Ayrshire. The 'PURO' have you noticed water fountains are marked on the O/S maps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POPPYCHRISTINA Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 The one on Broad Lane. Unfortunately not working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayleaf Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 The one that used to stand in Endcliffe Park must have been one of the most elaborate! Inside was an elaborate bronze fountain with 3 goblets on chains, and a drinking trough for dogs. It was presented in August 1889 by Mrs W.G. Blake in memory of her late father, Thomas Jessop. Anyone know when it was removed? It stood roughly where the river now flows behind the shelter at the Hunters Bar entrance. The entrance was altered in the 1950's and the river rerouted into it's present course, but whether the fountain went at that time I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl1867 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 When I was a boy there was one just above the boating lake/library at Firth Park - I doubt that is still there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl1867 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 When I was a boy there was one just above the boating lake/library at Firth Park - I doubt that is still there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl1867 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 One from Ecclesfield - a memorial to TW Jeffcock & his wife Maria. In front of Ecclesfield church here but later removed to Ecclesfield Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neddy Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Parkwood Springs Recreation Ground drinking fountain 1950's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl1867 Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Here's one in the middle of the road - I imagine that horse trough was welcome after the long haul up Burngreave Road - situated by the former toll house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Here's one in the middle of the road - I imagine that horse trough was welcome after the long haul up Burngreave Road - situated by the former toll house. This looks to be the same one, but viewed from a different angle in 1918. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 In Barkers Pool Gardens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl1867 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 The sorry remains of Firth Park drinking fountain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukelele lady Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Anyone remember where the cup and chain was or maybe still is? :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr stanley Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Anyone remember where the cup and chain was or maybe still is? If its the one I'm thinking of, the cup and chain have been stolen ....... someone should be up in court about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukelele lady Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 If its the one I'm thinking of, the cup and chain have been stolen ....... someone should be up in court about it! That's the one and a good picture too. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 If its the one I'm thinking of, the cup and chain have been stolen ....... someone should be up in court about it! Nice photo dr stanley, I was wondering who would be the first to post that one up, all the times I have been near on with my camera, and forgot to shoot it, looks like Stuart0742 missed it as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart0742 Posted December 22, 2008 Author Share Posted December 22, 2008 Nice photo dr stanley, I was wondering who would be the first to post that one up, all the times I have been near on with my camera, and forgot to shoot it, looks like Stuart0742 also missed it as well. I have to say, I did not know it was there, as I have said before "You learn Something every day" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Drinking Fountain at the junction of Shalesmoor/ Gibralter Street/ Allen Street and Bowling Green Street, looking towards businesses including Thomas Nixon and son, pawnbroker, Gibralter Street (1890's) http://www.picturesheffield.com/cgi-bin/pi...ff.refno=s19331 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellesse Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I'm sure there used to be one in Chelsea Park at Nether Edge - not a posh one mind. Just looked again at the one shown at Beauchief gardens and it was like that one, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelcity Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Definately one in Chelsea Park like the one right at the beginning, drank from it many times as a child and so did our dog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayleaf Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Drinking Fountain at the junction of Shalesmoor/ Gibralter Street/ Allen Street and Bowling Green Street, looking towards businesses including Thomas Nixon and son, pawnbroker, Gibralter Street (1890's) http://www.picturesheffield.com/cgi-bin/pi...ff.refno=s19331 Erected by Mr Nadin, herbalist of Shalesmoor. (And directly opposte the business premises last occupied by Ebenezer Elliott. (From Pawson & Brailsford Illustraed Guide to Sheffield and Neighbourhood, 1862) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayleaf Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I have to say, I did not know it was there, as I have said before "You learn Something every day" Originally provided by the Town Trustees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayleaf Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 From Pawson & Brailsford's Illustrated Guide to Sheffield & Neighbourhood, 1862:- Drinking Fountains A number of gentlemen have munificently come forward to erect drinking fountains for the use of the town. There is one in the Wicker, at the entrance to the Midland Railway Station, which is very handsome, and was built by Mr. J. H. Sales, coal merchant,at a cost of about £200. The Town Trustees have erected one in front of the Town Hall in Castle Street. There is one within the Free Library building, given by Mr. Alderman Fisher. There is one at the head of Sheffield-moor, erected by Mr John Brown, of the Atlas Iron & Steel Works. There is one at the junction of Shalesmoor and Gibraltar Street, erected by Mr Nadin, herbalist, of Shalesmoor... The teachers and friends of the Redhill Sunday Schools have erected a fountain in that locality; And there is one given by Mr Henry Levy, outside the Parich churchyard, at the top of High Street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 There is one at the head of Sheffield-moor, erected by Mr John Brown, of the Atlas Iron & Steel Works. Drinking fountain at base of the Crimean Monument, Moorhead, numbered prior to removal. Given to the city in 1859 by John Brown, former Lord Mayor and Master Cutler. (1950'ish) picturesheffield And a photo from Richard's 'Rocks Fine Art Views' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHB Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Jeffcock Memorial Fountain, Handsworth. picturesheffield "For many years, the Jeffcocks lived in nearby High Hazels John Jeffcock was the first to live there, but it was his son William who built a new mansion on the site in 1850. The closeness of the Jeffcock connection to Handsworth can be seen in St Mary's churchyard. Two box tombs in memory of the family bear inscriptions to over a dozen Jeffcocks. There are tributes to members of the Jeffcock family in St Mary's Church and there is a (disused) fountain and water trough bearing inscriptions to the family on a curve of Handsworth Road". Link to The History of Handsworth Images from Google SV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now