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
RECENT PROJECTS
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DRINKING FOUNTAINS
11 historic drinking fountains restored by us
15 currently under restoration...
Once installed across London in their hundreds, many historic 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 is more – it is easy! We have restored 11 historic drinking fountains to date and have another 15 currently under restoration. Find out more below about how you can restore one near you….
50% of people buy up to 5 plastic bottles per week
29% buy 5 -10 plastic bottles per week
21% buy more than10
plastic bottles per week
"Save the planet! Get a bottle and fill it up with the handy fountain!"
- Amelia, aged 7
BEFORE & AFTER FOUNTAIN PROJECTS
Hover over the images below to see the fountains before restoration...
80% OF LITTER IN THE THAMES
IS SINGLE USE PLASTIC
“It’s always an amazing thing to see people care about the local people and environment.”
- Local resident
HOW IT WORKS!
Nearby mains connection
Stonework repairable
Repiping costs minimal
Replacement taps hygienic
Good public access
Is there a fountain near you that needs restoration?
Send us an email at info@heritageoflondon.org
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