Cast iron drinking fountain, North British Railway

Made:
1844-1922 in unknown
railway company:
North British Railway
Cast iron drinking fountain, North British Railway Cast iron drinking fountain, North British Railway
Cast iron drinking fountain, North British Railway Cast iron drinking fountain, North British Railway

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Drinking fountain, North British Railway, wall mounted, embossed 'NBR' and 'Keep the Platform Dry', cast iron, provenance unknown.

Public drinking fountains provided safe, clean drinking water for thirsty passengers.

Details

Category:
Fixtures & Fittings from Railway Buildings
Object Number:
2001-7806
Materials:
cast iron
Measurements:
overall: 533.4 mm 27 kg
type:
drinking fountain

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