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Missing fountains? Missing fountains, where are they This is just my opinion, a lot of people have water features or a pond with a pump / fountain nozzle, but its not really a fountain is it? Its just as i said a pond with a pump and nozzle. Fountains are easier to keep (no feeding required, and if looked after never get green water) they bring pleasure to those who want to just sit and watch, they also cool the air in the immediate surroundings. I have been to see Exclusive Fountains and yes for some of the bigger fountains they are not cheap costing thousands of pounds, but they are definitely worth it. Or if you live in a village why not club together and have a fountain on your village green. Britain has not yet caught on to the fact that fountains are easier to maintain, look nice and last for years. where have all the public fountains gone? I can remember as a child seeing a fountain in our local shopping precinct (before the advent of shopping centres) that was built and then removed, even as a child i could see it was never going to work (It was a brass ball with arms that was on top of a tall cone, It was obvious that the cone was too high, and the water would miss the catchment pool) My point is that a fountain has to be thought out not just built. I can also remember when the first shopping centre in the town where i live had a fountain, with changing coloured lights but it too has gone. I know that people will say that fountains get vandalised, but they don't in shopping centres or in business parks, a fountain makes a statement. It can say what you want it to say.
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You may have seen this picture or indeed the fountain
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It is a fountain near Marble Arch London W2 well i should say it WAS a fountain in London W2 |
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This is how it looks now (2004) |
Original floor still there |
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This is how it looks at 01 03 08 |
Here is the old pump room |
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Although it was never the best fountain in the world, it was nice to see, i figure it has gone because it had old expensive to run pumps (the pipes must be nearly 12 inches in diameter, the nozzles are old looking) If i am Wrong and you know why its not a fountain let me know Yes some times fountains should retire, but i think for around 30k the pool could be relined with fibre glass, and a smaller energy efficient pump installed, and i bet you could still get a lot of change. so come on council get a few quotes for a new more modern fountain So go on start thinking of what will your fountain say. Is there a public fountain working near you? then share it with everyone, send it in. (well a picture of it) latest update. click here Regards Martin If you have a different opinion please contact me
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