Doulton Fountain

The Doulton fountain is the largest fountain ever constructed in ceramic. Queen Victoria forms the apex of the elaborate three-tiered structure. Below, four groups of figures represent the peoples of Britain’s colonies in Canada, South Africa, Australia and India. They are accompanied by four water carriers and four servicemen representing the Black Watch, the Grenadier Guards, the Royal Navy and the Irish Fusiliers. The inscriptions and figures on the lowest basin celebrate Glasgow. Modelled by a team of sculptors, the remarkable ensemble was presented to the City by Sir Henry Doulton.Behind the fountain is the Templeton On The Green, previously known as the Templeton Carpet Factory.