Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough

This structure is a physical relic from a time when Londoners relied on horses for almost every aspect of daily life. Built by the Metropolitan Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough Association, it provided a necessary stop for the working animals that powered the city. At the time of its installation, these troughs served as vital urban filling stations for the horses that pulled hansom cabs and delivery carts through the streets. Drivers even carried specialized maps that marked the locations of these free water sources so they could plan their routes accordingly.