Stamford Hill

LocationEast side of Stamford Hill just south of the corner with Portland Avenue.
Side inscriptionMETROPOLITAN
DRINKING FOUNTAIN & CATTLE TROUGH
ASSOCIATION
Side inscriptionIN LOVING MEMORY OF
RICHARD COOKE COLES
RESIDENT ON STAMFORD HILL FOR 45 YEARS
WHO DIED JULY 29TH 1888
Front inscription
End inscription
MDFCTA number1201
Type and sizeTrough 1c 9ft 6in
Original locationHackney. Stamford Hill Gothic Hall by Portland Avenue.
Date erectedMarch 1889
CommentsThe MDFCTA records for this trough are very sparse. Who was Richard Cooke Coles?