can be found here about the Fylde coast.Love them or hate them, Blackpool still has horse driven Landaus. There are two horse troughs on the promenade and they are used by the landau owners.
They date back to the 1890's and early 20th. century. Having worked in Blackpool for many years, I am convinced that they have moved around over the years. The first trough is at the junction of Chapel Street and the Promenade. This is directly opposite Central pier. Although the landaus do go all the way up the prom, it's rare they travel past Gynn Square.
This horse trough has the following inscription "BE MERCIFUL TO ALL GOD'S CREATURES"
"THE GIFT OF MRS BRAYBROOKE 1809" and "CATTLE TROUGH ASSOCIATION, VICTORIA STREET, SW"
Research shows that Mrs Braybrooke was an anti-vivisectionist. There is more information here.
The second horse trough in Blackpool is at the southern end of the promenade, almost opposite the Sandcastle but set one road back on Simpson Street. I am almost sure this Horse trough has been moved in the past. This is approximately 2 miles from the other. Again the landaus do not tend to go much further than the pleasure beach. It is also opposite the new Travel Lodge hotel, which is on the site of the Balmoral hotel. This trough is older than the other. The inscription reads "BE KIND AND MERCIFUL TO ALL GOD'S CREATURES" "METROPOLITAN DRINKING FOUNTAIN AND CATTLE TROUGH ASSOCIATION" "THE GIFT OF A. LLOYD 1893" (I believe this to be the date. I can not find any references to A Lloyd anywhere. This is the location of the trough.
Both Troughs appear to be of granite, there is a catchment area underneath which also has water in in. Both horse troughs are in working order and are well used during the summer by horses. They are a sense of endless amusement to holidaymakers who do all sorts of unspeakable things to them too.
There is a link to the Water Fountain Association here. There is also an extended collection of photos of the Blackpool troughs here. Its hard to think that both these troughs have been in Blackpool for over 100 years.
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| Chapel Street facing South |
This horse trough has the following inscription "BE MERCIFUL TO ALL GOD'S CREATURES"
"THE GIFT OF MRS BRAYBROOKE 1809" and "CATTLE TROUGH ASSOCIATION, VICTORIA STREET, SW"
Research shows that Mrs Braybrooke was an anti-vivisectionist. There is more information here.
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| Simpson Street looking south |
Both Troughs appear to be of granite, there is a catchment area underneath which also has water in in. Both horse troughs are in working order and are well used during the summer by horses. They are a sense of endless amusement to holidaymakers who do all sorts of unspeakable things to them too.
There is a link to the Water Fountain Association here. There is also an extended collection of photos of the Blackpool troughs here. Its hard to think that both these troughs have been in Blackpool for over 100 years.
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