St Lawrence and Mary Magdalene Drinking Fountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Lawrence and Mary Magdalene Drinking Fountain |
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The fountain in 2014, with St Paul's Cathedral visible behind it
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| Artist | John Robinson |
| Year | 1866 |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Location | Carter Lane Gardens, London |
| 51°30′47″N 0°05′50″W / 51.51293°N 0.09735°W | |
The St Lawrence and Mary Magdalene Drinking Fountain is a special water fountain. You can find it in London, United Kingdom. It is on the east side of Carter Lane Gardens, close to the famous St Paul's Cathedral.
How the Fountain Looks
A talented architect named John Robinson designed this fountain. It has beautiful sculptures made from bronze. These sculptures were created by an artist called Joseph Durham. The statues on the fountain show two important figures: St Lawrence and St Mary Magdalene.
The Fountain's Journey Through Time
This fountain has an interesting past! It was first put up in 1866. Its original spot was outside the Church of St Lawrence Jewry.
In the 1970s, the fountain was taken apart. It was broken down into 150 different pieces. These pieces were then stored in a city vault for 15 years. After that, they were moved to a barn on a farm in Epping.
In 2009, all the pieces were sent to a special workshop. This workshop was in Chichester. There, skilled workers put the entire fountain back together. Finally, in 2010, the fountain was moved to its current home.
