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Hospital Fountain Location: In the foyer of Malvern Hospital Grid Reference: SO78154604 This is just beside the entrance hall within the Community Hospital in Lansdowne Crescent, at the bottom of Church Street, Great Malvern. The Hospital and water fountain both date from 1911, when spring water was regarded as an asset for the premises. However according to a nurse there, for reasons of health and safety the authorities decided that the supply should be cut off in the late 1990's. Today, although dry, this unique little wall-mounted spout and basin with two cups on chains, is still in place and is watched over by our Well Warden. The Malvern Spa Association has asked for the basin to be rescued when the current plans to redevelop the Hospital come to fruition. (RG 2007) |
