Tuesday 21 April 2015

North Bridge, Station and Server's Fountain - 1917

North Bridge
The entrance to North Bridge from a postcard dated 1917. In the distance, on the left can be seen the station and on the right, the railway bridge. In front stands Server's fountain. The drinking fountain with four spouts and two troughs, was erected in 1875 by Dr John Server. Its purpose was give provide drinking water for people passing over the bridge, and animals on their way to market. In 1929 it was moved to Spa Park, minus its crown, lamp and most of its base.

Servers' Fountain, Spa Park
Server's Fountain as it now looks in Spa Park.

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