Fountain in India restored thanks to Northampton 'twin'
BBC/Northamptonshire ArchivesThe Fitzgerald Fountain in Mumbai was restored based on pictures of the fountain in Northampton
Mr Joshi, executive director of the Urban Design Research Institute in Mumbai, said more than 400 pieces had been smelted, recast, and put in place.The Mumbai fountain, called the Fitzgerald Fountain, was built in honour of a British governor of Mumbai . The Indian restoration team had been working with industrial archaeologist Peter Perkins, who is in the UK and uncovered the connection.
"It is unfortunate that Northampton Borough Council did not take a similar view in 1962 when it allowed its twin on Northampton's Market Square to be demolished."The fountain in Northampton's Market Square was erected to mark the wedding of Prince Albert, who became King Edward VII
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