Bristol
LocationIn the traffic island at the intersection of Whiteladies Road (Blackboy Hill), Westbury Roand and Stoke Road.
InscriptionTHIS FOUNTAIN
WAS SET UP IN MEMORY OF
THE REV. URIJAH REES THOMAS
BY HIS FELLOW CITIZENS OF ALL PARTIES AND BELIEFS
IN GRATEFUL RECOGNITION
OF THE CATHOLIC SPIRIT AND GENEROUS ARDOUR
WITH WHICH HE GAVE HIMSELF TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE
AND ESPECIALLY OF HIS WISE AND TENDER CARE
FOR THE CHILDREN OF THE CITY
AND FOR ALL THE FRIENDLESS AND UNHAPPY
THE DEFENCELESS AND THE POOR
THIS COMMANDMENT WE HAVE FROM HIM, THAT HE WHO
LOVETH GOD LOVE HIS BROTHER ALSO
JOHN IV 21
BORN 16TH FEBRUARY 1839
DIED 8TH MARCH 1901
MDFCTA number1611
Type and sizeFountain and clock tower. Granite and red Mansfield stone tiles roof.
Original locationBlackboy Hill, Redlands
Date erected1903
CommentsErected by public subscription cost £720.