The image is taken from an old picture postcard from my collection, and it is a scene that most Halifax folk will be familiar with. The water fountain was presented to the town in 1869 by the temperance campaigner, Joseph Thorp. Carved on it is the slogan, “Water Is Best”. Those wanting to test the assertion might want to pop into the excellent Big Six pub, just off to the right in the image, and try a pint of their splendid beer.
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