The fountain is a memorial for General The Rt Hon. Baron Horne of Stikoke.The fountain gives its name to Fountain Cottages and Fountain Square, Haster
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Interesting little fountain and a great choice for the F Day! Hope your week is going well!
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It must be interesting when it's on.
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Since I feel sometimes like I an a displaced anglophile, I immediately became interested in this monument and decided to investigate further. Being that my father fought in the Great War, I am always clamoring to learn more about the allied forces and their commanders. Thanks so much for your post. Here is what I found in Wikipedia. It is such an interesting and fascinating entry.
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I really like the look of this fountain. I hope you'll take another photo when the water is flowing...PLEASE. :)
ReplyDeleteInteresting.There is so much of history that just fades from memory. Glad to have this tributes as reminders.
ReplyDeleteA very interesting fountain - thanks for the post!
ReplyDeleteI like the texture and smallness of the installation.
ReplyDeleteIt would be interesting to see it with the water flowing later.
ReplyDeleteI love these monuments that keep us aware of the local history
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