Doulton Fountain
The Doulton Fountain is a fountain in the Scottish city of Glasgow . In 1970 the building was included in the Scottish monument lists in the highest monument category A.
history
The fountain was built for the International Exhibition , which was located in Kelvingrove Municipal Park in 1888 . Arthur Ernest Pearce , who worked for the English company Doulton & Co. , designed the fountain. The Doulton Fountain was the main exhibit from Doulton & Co. at the international event. In 1890 the fountain was moved to Glasgow Green . In 1894, lightning struck the fountain and damaged the sculpture of Queen Victoria , whereupon the figure was remade. In the 1990s, the well was neglected. Between 2003 and 2005 the building was extensively restored and moved to its current location, also in Glasgow Green.
description
The Doulton Fountain stands in the middle of the main axis of the Glasgow Green in front of the People's Palace . The fountain basin has a diameter of 21 m. The 14 m high structure is reminiscent of the 50th anniversary of Victoria's coronation. Finally, a sculpture of Victoria rises up, with four virgins pouring out vessels at their feet. Representatives of Scotland, England and Ireland represent the regions and a member of the Royal Navy represents the navy. Allegorical figure groups on the lowest level represent Canada, South Africa, Australia, and India.
Individual evidence
Web links
- Entry on Doulton Fountain in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Coordinates: 55 ° 51 '6 " N , 4 ° 14' 10.4" W.