A VICTORIAN drinking fountain on Hoylake and Meols prom is being given a new lease of life.

The cast-iron structure is being restored to its former glory before being returned to Hoylake in time for the opening of the new Lifeboat Station nearby in early June.

The fountain was originally manufactured by Walter Macfarlane & Co, at the Saracen Foundry in Glasgow and was installed on the promenade in 1897, to celebrate Queen Victoria's jubilee.

Due to weather corrosion, some of the original features are now missing and Wirral Council would now like to hear from anyone who has old photos of the structure to assist in identifying and repairing some of the finer details.

If you can help contact John Harrison, Wirral Council Technical Services, Cheshire Lines Building, Canning Street, Birkenhead, CH41 1ND or email johnharrison@wirral.gov.uk or call 606 2358.

And if you have any stories to tell about the history of the drinking fountation please leave a comment below or send photos to lornahughes@wirralnews.co.uk

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