10 of London’s notable fountains – 9. Joy of Life Fountain, Hyde Park

This fountain, located next to the Aldford Street North Gate in Park Lane, was installed in 1963 when the road was widened.

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10 of London’s notable fountains – 8. Shakespeare Fountain, Leicester Square…

Located in the heart of Leicester Square, this fountain is topped with a statue of William Shakespeare.

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10 of London’s notable fountains – 7. The Sloane Square ‘Venus’ Fountain…

The Venus Fountain in Sloane Square in London’s west was first unveiled in the early 1950s.

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10 of London’s notable fountains – 6. The fountains of St James’s Park…

These fountains in St James’s Park are well-known landmarks located in the middle of the lake.

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10 of London’s notable fountains – 5. The Great Fountain Garden, Hampton Court Palace…

Described by Historic Royal Palaces as one of Hampton Court Palace’s “crowning glories”, the Great Fountain Garden at Hampton Court Palace was created to represent the height of Baroque fashion as exemplified at the Palace of Versailles in France.

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10 of London’s notable fountains – 4. Merchant Square Fountain Maze…

This fountain near Paddington Basin features hundreds of water jets which are arranged in concentric circles to form the illusion of a labyrinth.

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10 of London’s notable fountains – 3. Jubilee Fountain…

Unveiled to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee, this fountain can be found in New Palace Yard outside the Houses of Parliament.

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10 of London’s notable fountains – 2. Edmond J Safra Fountain Court at Somerset House…

Located at the heart of a site that was once Royal palace and later government offices, the fountain is a relatively recent addition.

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10 of London’s notable fountains – 1. Trafalgar Square fountains…

Whether it’s for a quick dip, the chance to stand in the mist or simply being in close proximity to the cooling water, London’s many fountains have proven their worth already this summer. We take a look at 10 of the most notable…

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