Fountain Dedication

Erected by Alderman Thomas Proctor of Bristol to record the liberal gift of certain rights over clifton down made to the citizens by the Society of Merchant Venturers under the provisions of the Clifton and Durdham Downs Acts of Parliament 1861 whereby the enjoyment of these Downs is preserved to the citizens of Bristol for ever.

They get about, these Merchant Venturers.

From wander: A Promenade on New Year's Day
Taken: Fri 1 January 2021 14:10
Rating: ★★

GPS Coordinates: 51.46196, -2.62599
Location: Clifton

Fountain Dedication

  Erected by Alderman Thomas Proctor of Bristol to record the liberal gift of certain rights over clifton down made to the citizens by the Society...