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John Henry Gurney grey plaque

Commemorative plaque

What is recorded here

This grey commemorative plaque records: Obelisk Fountain Between 1700 and 1850 machinery used to raise and store water for the higher parts of the City stood on this site. To commemorate this in 1860 a drinking fountain was erected by John Henry Gurney
John Henry Gurney, a prominent Victorian businessman and philanthropist, funded the erection of a drinking fountain in 1860 to commemorate the historical water machinery site, reflecting his contributions to public welfare.

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