SteveHB 217 Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 From Pawson & Brailsford's Illustrated Guide to Sheffield & Neighbourhood, 1862:- Drinking Fountains There is one within the Free Library building, given by Mr. Alderman Fisher. I am currently studying my family history and wondered if anyone knew anymore about the drinking fountain erected by Mr. Alderman Fisher? He is an anscestor of mine and would be very grateful. Here you go JSP .. Link to post Share on other sites
syrup 49 Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Here you go JSP .. Mr. Alderman Fisher http://www.picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?&searchterms=Alderman+Fisher&action=search&keywords=Ref_No_increment%2CTitle%2CLocation%2CFurther_Information%2CKeywords%3BMATCHES%3B%28%5E%7C%5B%5Ea-zA-Z%5D%29Alderman%28%24%7C%5B%5Ea-zA-Z%5D%29%3BAND%3BRef_No_increment%2CTitle%2CLocation%2CFurther_Information%2CKeywords%3BMATCHES%3B%28%5E%7C%5B%5Ea-zA-Z%5D%29Fisher%28%24%7C%5B%5Ea-zA-Z%5D%29%3B#rowNumber0 Link to post Share on other sites
duckweed 14 Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 You missed out the fountain in Meersbrook Park. Link to post Share on other sites
SteveHB 217 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 You missed out the fountain in Meersbrook Park. The Meersbrook Park drinking fountain is in post Link to post Share on other sites
duckweed 14 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Sorry I got lost in the conversation on bottled water. I must say I miss there not being water to drink in parks. I wasn't brought up in Sheffield but in Glasgow but I remember as a child drinking from a fountain. Not the easiest things to drink from but who cared if you got a bit wet on a hot summers day. Link to post Share on other sites
SteveHB 217 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 From Pawson & Brailsford's Illustrated Guide to Sheffield & Neighbourhood, 1862:- Drinking Fountains And there is one given by Mr Henry Levy, outside the Parich churchyard, at the top of High Street. Sheffield's first public drinking fountain, 17th of September, 1859. Barometer and thermometer by Chadburn's of Nursery Street, 17th of December, 1859. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest JSP Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Here you go JSP .. Thanks, my Christmas break is reserved for trawling through the online newspaper database, haven't got as far as 1860 yet! Link to post Share on other sites
syrup 49 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Sheffield's first public drinking fountain, 17th of September, 1859. Barometer and thermometer by Chadburn's of Nursery Street, 17th of December, 1859. The first Fountain in 1859 must have looked so impressive pity cant find no images of it could not help but notice the part of Rebecca of the Well.. The story of Rebecca at the well comes from the Book of Genesis. The aged Abraham, wanting a wife for his son Isaac, sent his servant Eliezer to his homeland of Mesopotamia to find a suitable woman. Tired after his long journey, Eliezer stopped at a well and prayed for guidance. When Rebecca offered water to Eliezer and his camels, the old steward recognized her as the appointed bride and presented her with the betrothal jewels offered by the kneeling servant. http://www.nga.gov/collection/gallery/gg28/gg28-41697.html Link to post Share on other sites
RichardB 23 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Rebecca painting (1670's)The first Fountain in 1859 must have looked so impressive pity cant find no images of itcould not help but notice the part of Rebecca of the Well.. Link to post Share on other sites
RichardB 23 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 1585 The first Fountain in 1859 must have looked so impressive pity cant find no images of it could not help but notice the part of Rebecca of the Well.. Link to post Share on other sites
RichardB 23 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Lots of 'em. Link to post Share on other sites
RichardB 23 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Statues Link to post Share on other sites
syrup 49 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Statues Yes I found all them but not one for Sheffield ? Link to post Share on other sites
LeadFarmer 48 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Not sure if we already have a drinking fountain thread, but this image posted by Aiden Stones on his Twitter account is fantastic. It shows the drinking fountain that was at the junction of Gibraltar St, Allen St and Bowling Green Street, and todays view from Moorfileds facing towards Penistone Rd.. https://twitter.com/OldSheffield 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Calvin72 80 Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 There are the remains of one on Broad Lane in the city centre. They were ornate as well as functional, like so much else from the time. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
boginspro 244 Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 49 minutes ago, Calvin72 said: There are the remains of one on Broad Lane in the city centre. They were ornate as well as functional, like so much else from the time. That's reminded me of one I remember thanks, nice to know at least some of it is still there. (C) Picture Sheffield ---------- http://picturesheffield.com/frontend.php?keywords=Ref_No_increment;EQUALS;t07457&pos=42&action=zoom&id=97517 ----------- and Google Earth Link to post Share on other sites
madannie77 191 Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 I have taken the liberty of merging the old (dormant for 5 years or more) drinking fountains topic with the new one, so we can see the previous discussion easily and can add to it, as well as finding more drinking fountains not yet mentioned (hopefully) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
madannie77 191 Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 20 hours ago, LeadFarmer said: Not sure if we already have a drinking fountain thread, but this image posted by Aiden Stones on his Twitter account is fantastic. It shows the drinking fountain that was at the junction of Gibraltar St, Allen St and Bowling Green Street, and todays view from Moorfileds facing towards Penistone Rd.. https://twitter.com/OldSheffield What a fantastic picture. So much going on, but what is the man on the white horse doing? Link to post Share on other sites
HughW 19 Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 I'm not sure if this is the same as the one in the photo on page 1 of this thread (and in many more at Picture Sheffield). The description is hard to reconcile with what can be seen of it there. 13 June 1896 Sheffield Daily Telegraph Link to post Share on other sites
Arif 25 Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 There was one behind the Parky's kiosk by the bowling green in Hollinsend Park. Has it been mentioned already? Link to post Share on other sites
LeadFarmer 48 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Would love t know that happened to those that were removed. They look far too ornate, beautiful and professionally made for them to be just smashed up as rubble. Link to post Share on other sites
Calvin72 80 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Close up of the inscription on the Broad Lane fountain today. Link to post Share on other sites
chrisp1949 0 Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 These drinking fountains all seem to be in the town centre or nearby. Does anyone know of any in the countryside? Link to post Share on other sites
LeadFarmer 48 Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 On 13/11/2020 at 15:37, Calvin72 said: Close up of the inscription on the Broad Lane fountain today. Anyone able to translate what this says please? Link to post Share on other sites
MartinR 24 Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 It's Sheffield's motto: "Deo Adjuvante Labor Proficit" which translated means "With God's help our labour is successful" 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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