When this public fountain was erected in 1881 it was surrounded by sand and a hundred fishing boats. It stands at the north end of 12 miles of continuous dockland. It provides clean, safe drinking water from Lake Vyrnwy – in the North Wales Mountains, 80 miles away. For fishermen and travellers. A reminder of something we take for granted today. It now stands in an expensive leafy suburb overlooking the River Mersey as it flows into the Irish Sea.
A Glance at the Architecture of Downtown Casablanca
DrFumblefinger explores the architecture in “Downtown Casablanca”. Most were constructed in the period between WWI and WWII, and show art deco and art nouveau features combined with Moroccan/Moorish features.
Gas and Electric from the Irish Sea.