Forest Gate

LocationOn a small traffic island on the west side of Woodgrange Road and the east end of Forest Lane (just north of Forest Gate station).
Side inscriptionMETROPOLITAN
DRINKING FOUNTAIN
& CATTLE TROUGH
ASSOCIATION
Side inscriptionMETROPOLITAN
DRINKING FOUNTAIN
& CATTLE TROUGH
ASSOCIATION
Front inscriptionTHE GIFT OF A.C.CORBETT
End inscription
MDFCTA number0639
Type and sizeSpecial trough/fountain design-15
Original locationWest Ham. Forest Gate Station
Date erectedSeptember 1878
CommentsThe gift of Mr. Corbett. Opposite Forest Gate Station West Ham, £250.0.0. The design of this special trough/fountain is identical to another in Padiham and very similar to structures in Halifax and Dewsbury.