Pitfield Street

LocationMiddle of Pitfield Street just south of the round-about that intersects with Bevenden Street, New North Street & Fanshaw Street.
Side inscriptionMETROPOLITAN DRINKING FOUNTAIN
& CATTLE TROUGH ASSOCIATION
Side inscription
Front inscriptionIN MEMORY OF
A BELOVED FRIEND
1910
End inscription
MDFCTA number1829
Type and sizeTrough 1c 9ft 6in granite
Original locationShoreditch. Pitfield Street.
Date erected6 June 1910
CommentsThe gift of Edith H Melvill cost £42.18.6. Who was Edith Melvill? Who was the beloved friend? The trough is close to this fountain.