Drinking fountain

Another dry morning not as bright as yesterday but it's dry and not raining.
Took a short drive upto the top of stow hill in Newport to the Cathedral and outside is this unusual drinking fountain
Erected in 1913 near entrance to Belle Vue Park; moved to this site in 1996.
Elaborate drinking fountain in polychrome glazed tile work. Square base in black and green supports urn with brass taps. On base, 4 grey twisted columns supports canopy with pediment to all 4 sides; surmounted by ball finial. Inscription records, "Presented by a former President to the Town of Newport in the name of The British Women’s Temperance Association".
Well designed drinking fountain in unusual building materials. Group value with nearby listed buildings.

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