07 June 2023

Unwin's Fountain

Here's another magnificent fountain from my walk through Cheltenham's Sandford Park, not a former drinking fountain this time but a regular work of sculptural art, with winged cherubs sitting astride dolphin-like sea creatures below, open-winged swans encircling the water-filled bowl at the top, and, my personal favourites, mysterious water-spouting creatures in between. 

This from the park signboard: 

The cherub adorned Unwin's Fountain in front of you was erected as a memorial to Herbert Unwin by his children in 1925. Unwin, a Yorkshire businessman owned a coalmine, brewery, and newspaper. He bought Arle Court, Cheltenham, at an auction in 1904 and dedicated much of his time and resources to restoring the Victorian mansion.

 




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