Fountain

The Nelsons' drinking fountain

Erection date: 31/10/1912

Inscription

Presented to the Hackney Borough Council by Morris Nelson Esqre. in memory of his wife Esther, unveiled by Councillor William Hammer JP, Mayor of Hackney, 31st October 1912.

Site: The Nelsons' drinking fountain (1 memorial)

E8, Mare Street, St Thomas Square

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This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
The Nelsons' drinking fountain

Subjects commemorated i

Esther Nelson

Wife of Morris, died before 31st October 1912.

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The Nelsons' drinking fountain

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Hackney Council

Hackney Council was created in 1965 from the 3 Metropolitan Borough Councils ...

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William Hammer, Mayor of Hackney

Councillor William Hammer JP, Mayor of Hackney in 1912.

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Morris Nelson

Husband of Esther.

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