Can you imagine a time when clean drinking water wasn’t readily available? Right here on Clapham Common stands the Temperance Fountain, a monument to that era. This grand fountain, with its depiction of a woman offering water to a beggar, is a powerful symbol of the temperance movement. This movement, popular in the 19th century, advocated against the consumption of alcohol. They believed that providing free, clean water would encourage people to choose this healthy alternative over beer. Interestingly, this Temperance Fountain wasn’t always a resident of Clapham Common. It was originally erected near London Bridge in 1884. However, its sheer weight began to damage the warehouses beneath it. The London County Council then gifted the fountain to Clapham Common where it’s stood since 1895. Though the water no longer flows from the bronze lion heads, the Temperance Fountain remains a beautiful reminder of a bygone era. It serves as a testament to the power of social movements and the importance of access to clean water.
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