2022
NS5565 : The Aitken Memorial Fountain
taken 2 years ago, near to Govan, Glasgow, Scotland
This is 1 of 4 images, with title starting with The Aitken Memorial in this square
The Aitken Memorial Fountain
Aitken Memorial Fountain
Restored in 2010 by Ballantine of Bo'ness Link The Aitken Memorial Fountain was created in 1884 and is the only surviving example of the decorative, cast iron drinking fountains produced by Cruikshanks & Co.'s foundry at the Denny Works, Stirlingshire.
The fountain commemorates Dr. John Aitken (1838-1880), who provided medical care to the workers of the nearby Ibrox and Drumoyne collieries, and who served as the Police Surgeon and Medical Officer to the Burgh of Govan from 1864, until his death in 1880.