WHAT PEOPLE SAY
“I didn’t know it was important until I saw it being restored!”
— Margaret E, East London
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
“I didn’t know it was important until I saw it being restored!”
— Margaret E, East London
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Historic drinking fountains: restored
Once installed across London in their hundreds, many historic drinking fountains were switched off in the 1960s and 1970s. Instead of serving the public, they fell victim to vandalism and neglect. Today only a handful of these beautiful public amenities still work.
Restoring them brings back vitality to a public space, offers an environmentally friendly public resource, educates and inspires children and creates a sense of local pride. What's more – it's easy! Heritage of London Trust has restored 16 historic drinking fountains to date and have another 8 currently under restoration.
See below for our completed drinking fountain projects and find out how you can restore one near you….
Restored drinking fountains
Community unveiling events
50% of people buy up to 5 plastic bottles per week
21% buy more than10
plastic bottles per week
80% of litter in the Thames is single use plastic
"Save the planet! Get a bottle and fill it up with the handy fountain!"
- Amelia, aged 7
79% believed their park felt safer after the fountain had been restored
94% used their local drinking fountain
79% say they will reduce their plastic bottle consumption
"It’s actually useful - not just something you can look at! People can get water and enjoy it and value it."
- Dominika, aged 15,
Capital City College
How it works!
Nearby mains connection
Stonework repairable
Repiping costs minimal
Hygienic replacement taps
Good public access
Is there a drinking fountain near you that needs restoration?
Send us an email at info@heritageoflondon.org
You can also enquire about a grant using
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