What is recorded here

The public map records this plaque for Testimonial Fountain. Its recorded inscription reads: Near this spot stood the Testimonial Fountain erected by public subscription in 1872 to commemorate the part played by Bryant & May and their work people in securing the abandonment of the proposed match tax. Demolished 1953.

The Testimonial Fountain commemorated Bryant & May and its workers for successfully opposing a proposed match tax, highlighting the company's significant role in Victorian-era labor relations and public taxation issues.

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