Taking Flight

Cast iron sculpture by Phil Price entitled ‘Taking Flight’ (1993) with a drinking fountain set into the centre of the ‘neck’

Location
Botanical Gardens on river bank in Murray Aynsley Lawn.

Description
Highly ornate cast iron fountain set in large circular pool. A rare example of this type of Edwardian design, the fountain was recommissioned in 1996 and opened by Mayor Vicki Buck.

Authorising Unit: Transport and Greenspace

Last reviewed: Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Next review: Friday, September 14, 2012

Keywords: botanic gardens, cast iron, drinking fountain, edwardian, pool, river bank, sculpture