Drinking fountains were well used across Glasgow in the 1900s, but during the 20th century many fell into disuse.
This finely crafted work is one that was gifted to the city by William Annan, a publican and Wine & Spirits Merchant and philanthropist. It was commissioned in 1915, just before he died, and is pictured at its original site in Port Dundas, Cowcaddens. However, it now takes pride of place in the courtyard in front of the Evening Times offices.
The Category C Listed structure is of polished pink granite on a circular base with four basins. A square pedestal above with lion mask spouts and bronze plaques supports a tall octagonal shaft with a unicorn and shield on top.
One of the two plaques, which have Roman lettering, states: Let Glasgow flourish. We’ll drink to that.
It looks like a lovely country scene, but this farm is in the heart of Glasgow. This is Mrs Hamilton, with the help of her grandson Jim, feeding the poultry at Egypt Farm in July 1949. The farm was in Dalness Street, just east of Tollcross Park, and the family lived there until the mid-1970s
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