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Description: | An ornate Gothic-style drinking fountain. The main structure is flanked by heavy granite drinking troughs topped by miniature pink marble columns (one missing). Above rises a spire with reliefs of sunflowers, roses, lilies and ferns. This was originally surmounted by a weathervane. Soft white marble reliefs are inset in three sides of the memorial, one being a deeply carved bust of Charlton (badly weathered), and the other two are Gateshead's coat of arms. Additional Information: George Charlton (1808-1885) followed his father into the butcher's trade in Newcastle. He became involved in the temperance movement, being an active member of the 'Newcastle Teetotal Society' at a time when hard drinking was a widespread problem.(1) Later in life he moved to Bensham in Gateshead and was elected Mayor two years in a row, subsequently becoming an Alderman and J.P. His death was widely mourned in the Borough.(2) | Subjects: | Drinking Fountain | Source: | Vads | Creator: | Designer: Not known | Identifier: | http://www.vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=7515... | Go to resource |
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