Fountain

Philip Twells horse trough

Erection date: 8/5/1881

Inscription

{On the side facing the garden:}
In memory of Philip Twells, M. P., for the City of London, May 8 1881.

{On the side facing the road:}
Metropolitan Drinking Fountain & Cattle Trough Association

Site: Philip Twells horse trough (1 memorial)

EC1, West Smithfield

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Philip Twells horse trough

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Philip Twells

Banker, barrister and MP for the City of London. Lived in Enfield where his ...

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Corporation of the City of London

The municipal governing body of the City of London. Officially the 'Mayor and...

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Metropolitan Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough Association

Started by Samuel Gurney MP and the barrister, Edward Thomas Wakefield. Found...

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