Fountain

George Allen drinking fountain

Erection date: 6/4/1893

Inscription

{Incised in the granite pillar:}
Erected in memory of George Maule Allen of 17 Carlisle Street, Soho Square. Born 4th October 1855. Died 29th April 1889, aged 33 years.

{Incised on the front three edges of the stone step:}
This churchyard was laid out by the Metropolitan Public Gardens Association, 83 Lancaster Gate, W.

With information provided by Paul Frecker (see GMA's page) we found Soho and its Associations,1895 which gives: "A handsome granite drinking fountain was presented by the vestry clerk, Mr. George Allen, in memory of his son, soon afterwards {after the garden was opened in June 1892}. It was opened on April 6th, 1893."

Site: St Anne's Soho (4 memorials)

W1, Wardour Street, St Anne's Soho

In our photo the Williams plaque can be seen low on the left-facing wall.  The King of Corsica plaque is on the same wall, to the right.  The free-standing drinking fountain is on a shallow platform between the Williams plaque and the two people seated on the steps.  The war memorial is on the right-facing wall.

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George Allen drinking fountain

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George Maule Allen

Lived at 17 Carlisle Street, Soho Square. Died aged 33. We think it likely th...

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Metropolitan Public Gardens Association

A charity for the preservation of public parks and gardens in London. It faci...

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George Allen

Father of George Maule Allen. We are grateful to Paul Frecker who found this:...

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David Williams

David Williams

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King of Corsica

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War Memorial at St Anne's Soho

War Memorial at St Anne's Soho

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