The Guilford place fountain was built in 1870, designed by architect Henry Darbishire, for the Misses Whiting to commemorate their mother – Mrs. Francis Whiting. After being out of order for over a decade, we completed restoration to make it completely functional.

The drinking fountain is made of granite with a raised circular plinth. There are two rough-hewn granite blocks for kids to step on as well as a round-arched niche animal trough at the base. The base supports a semicircular basin and a polished granite drum surmounted by a marble statue. The statue is a sculptured marble figure of the ‘Woman of Samaria’, in loose robes and scarf, kneeling on left knee to either fill or pour a water jar.

London Stone conservation restored the fountain with the support of Heritage of London Trust (HOLT). The restoration works included reconditioning of the existing plumbing, repair of the stonework, replacement of missing marble features of the sculpture.