Fountains in Glasgow
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Monuments & Statues • Fountains
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Monuments & Statues • Fountains
Monuments & Statues • Fountains
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- Dave CIllinois1,733 contributionsHistoric, craftsman five-tier fountain, that was designed to commemorate the Queen's Golden Jubilee in 1887. Named for the builder, Sir Doulton. It is in Glasgow Green in front of the People's Palace. Totally restored and well maintained.Written 1 August 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Dave CIllinois1,733 contributionsScenic peaceful area to just sit and watch the world go by - feels miles from a big city - but in Glasgow.Written 29 July 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- macedonboyGlasgow, UK186,490 contributionsThis fountain and monument stands in tribute to Sir William Collins, who managed the Collins book publishing business which was founded by this father. The company is still going strong these days and trades as HarperCollins, a publisher of many academic books I still remember from my school and university days.
The fountain consists of a rectangular pedestal with drinking bowls projecting from opposite sides. Both of the bowls sits on a handsome pink columns. Atop the fountain is a female figure representing Temperance standing on a Doric column with a jug in her right hand, hopefully a water jug. On the side facing McLennan Arch is a rectangular plaque with a relief profile portrait of Sir William Collins.
Worth a look if visiting Glasgow Green.Written 23 June 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - macedonboyGlasgow, UK186,490 contributionsThis monument was raised by the grateful citizens of Govan and to Doctor John Aitken. Dr Aitken had dedicated his life to helping to poor and it was said that he died from over-work. While I cannot vouch for the veracity of this story, he deeds must've been significant to inspire a grateful population to raise this memorial fountain in his name.
The memorial is a nice example of Victorian cast iron work. The recent restoration have resulted in an attractive canopy opposite Govan Cross Shopping Centre.Written 8 August 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - AlbywonSydney, Australia13,661 contributionsFunds by public subscription in 1886 it certainly needs so attention now Surrounded by iron fence and now bordering the on/off ramps of a major circular road around Glasgow.
I hope it is restored soon.Written 13 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - macedonboyGlasgow, UK186,490 contributionsThis memorial fountain stands in tribute to Bailie James Martin, a 19th century Glasgow councillor and a Justice of the Peace. Although I could not find any information of notability to warrant such a handsome monument in his memory.
The monument features an octagonal cast iron canopy highly decorated in what was locally called the "Moorish" style, but my personal thought what that it was similar to the French Empire Style (without the French references). The canopy is supported by eight columns, each beautifully decorated with griffin terminals and foliage frieze. The canopy is topped with an eagle finial in gold, which was another feature and colour that made me think of the French Empire style. Sculptures of owls, lions, swans etc complete the plants and nature them of the canopy.
The interior fountain is an octagonal column on cabriole legs with four outlets, although there's no water available when I tried it. The fountain is also decorated in the same style as the canopy in black and gold.
There are several benches near the fountain and it does make a nice place to sit and have lunch which many locals do.Written 23 June 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - macedonboyGlasgow, UK186,490 contributionsThis fountain stands in tribute to Hugh MacDonald, a 19th century journalist from Glasgow who is mainly notable for authoring "Rambles Around Glasgow".
The fountain is made up of three parts. The bottom base is the fountain with a bronze lion plaque for the water outlet. As far as I could tell, the drinking fountain doesn't dispense water anymore. Above this is a short faux support of four Doric columns, then a block above than with a medallion showing a relief profile of Hugh MacDonald.
The fountain can be found in them mini roundabout behind (west) the People's Palace and it's an interesting stop when wandering around the park.Written 25 June 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
