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Taylor Memorial Fountain

Artist: Doulton London

Year of Work: 1905

Location: 7 Market St, Fremantle WA 6160

Asset Type: Memorial/ Permanent

Provenance: City of Fremantle

Description:
A drinking fountain and horse trough was built in Fremantle in 1905, dedicated to memories of Ernest and Peter Taylor, the sons of John Taylor who it was believed died on a expedition in the Western Australia desert. It was made in London and shipped to Fremantle where it was assembled.
It was moved and restored in 1983. Joan Campbell, a Western Australian ceramic artist helped the restoration with replacement tiles and and bricks.

Image Source: Eugene Scrivener (Museum of Perth)