Renovation and opening ceremony of Bristol Water Fountain
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- The Bristol Water Fountain prior to restoration
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- Very rusty and the fountain had not worked for many years.
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- A huge amount of rubbish was found inside!
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- Yet more rubbish!
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- Carre Heritage were employed to carry out the much needed restoration.
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- Cleared of rubbish and a new water supply and pump installed.
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- Part of the restoration.
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- Almost complete.
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- The current Marquess of Bristol making a speech at the opening.
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- David Marriage, Chair of Civic Trust, making a speech at the opening.
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- Sleaford Town Crier announcing the opening of the refurbished Bristol Water Fountain
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- Opening of restored Bristol Water fountain
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- The newly restored fountain bowl and ladle
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- The marquess of Bristol has the first sip of water from the restored fountain.
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- The 19th Century water fountain in Sleaford Market Square was brought back to life in an effort to reduce plastic waste.
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- Marquess of Bristol and his wife in St Denys’ Church.
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- A convivial atmosphere at the lunch following the opening.
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- Everyone tucks into a splendid lunch.
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- David Marriage presents the Marquess with a replica of the plaque on the restored water fountain.
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- Faith Hopkins presents the Marchioness with a bouquet of flowers.
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- The couple visit Sleaford Museum to view the exhibition about the restoration of the Water Fountain.
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- Chatting to members of the Sleaford Museum Trust