Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
James Forsyth Fountain
In or near Lower Penn.
James Forsyth Fountain — Monument, dating to 1867.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Tipton · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
James Forsyth Fountain is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1867. Wikidata describes it as: "Monument, dating to 1867.". Coordinates: 52.5104°, -2.0825°.
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Official information
The James Forsyth Fountain, also known as the Market Place Fountain, is a decorative water fountain located in Dudley. It features intricate designs, including busts of horses and dolphins, and was unveiled in 1867.
From the Wikipedia article
Dudley Fountain is a Grade II* listed drinking fountain located in Dudley, West Midlands, England. It has stood in the town market place since 1867.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
After Dudley market place was cleaned and paved by the newly established Borough Council, there was a need for a public amenity that would ornament and enhance the market place. The fountain was designed by James Forsyth, a Scottish sculptor who had also designed the Perseus and Andromeda fountain at Whitley Court in Worcestershire. William Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley presented the fountain to the town and this was opened by Georgina Ward, Countess of Dudley at an elaborate ceremony on 17 October 1867. The Countess became the first person to drink from the fountain using a specially engraved goblet. She said she hoped the fountain had "a career of usefulness in store for it". In 2014, Dudley…
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- Coordinates
- 52.5104, -2.0825
- District
- Dudley
- Parish
- Dudley, unparished area
- Postcode
- DY1 1PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dudley
- Established
- 1867
- Nearest railway station
- Tipton — 2.5 km
- Opening
- Access at all times
- Official site
- artuk.org
Sources
- osm: n509047014 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Dudley Fountain (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Market Place, Dudley - Drinking Fountain (36274720576).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is James Forsyth Fountain?
- James Forsyth Fountain is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DY1 1PD), in the parish of Dudley, unparished area.
- What is James Forsyth Fountain?
- James Forsyth Fountain — Monument, dating to 1867.
- How do I get to James Forsyth Fountain?
- The nearest railway station is Tipton, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DY1 1PD.
- When was James Forsyth Fountain built?
- Built or established in 1867.
- Who owns James Forsyth Fountain?
- James Forsyth Fountain is owned by | ren_architect = James Forsyth.
- Is James Forsyth Fountain free to visit?
- Yes, James Forsyth Fountain is free to enter.
- How do I get to James Forsyth Fountain?
- The nearest railway station is Tipton, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DY1 1PD.