Two Bears - Kensington Gardens, London, UK
N 51° 30.659 W 000° 10.574
30U E 695940 N 5710431
This drinking fountain, for both humans and animals, was installed in 1939. It is topped with two bears hugging each other. It is located near the Marlborough Gate entrance to Kensington Gardens close to the Italian Gardens on the park's north side.
Waymark Code: WMMVHW
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/09/2014
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The bears, that are about two feet in height, appear to be cast from bronze. This pair were re-cast in 1970 following the theft of the ones placed in 1939.
The plaque at the base of the fountain tells us:
1859 - 1939
Presented by
The Metropolitan Drinking
Fountain & Cattle Trough
Association
to mark its 80th anniversary