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Discover the hidden history of Liverpool’s oldest drinking fountain, a 1860s granite gem in Wavertree that’s finally getting its due. Built by visionary businessman Charles Melly, who championed clean public water after seeing locals rely on horse troughs or cheap beer, this fountain is one of 40 he installed across the city — crafted by the same artisans who made Trafalgar Square’s lions. Now, the Wavertree Society has unveiled a new heritage plaque to honor Melly’s legacy and the community’s deep roots, especially for residents of historic back-to-back houses. With only a few of these fountains surviving, this one stands remarkably intact — a symbol of civic care and connection to the past. It’s more than stone and water — it’s a living reminder of how compassion and history can still shape our neighborhoods today.

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