In the south east corner of the central car park, by Folly Lane, is a derelict water fountain dated 1882.

This was originally in the Town Square and provided drinking water for people and  animals.

It  was provided by Richard and Mary Barlow-Kennet who supported many causes including Alms Houses for the poor of Petersfield.

They made many generous donations, leaving what in today's money would be £2m to charities and supported many causes including, and unusually for the times, animal welfare; like the huge donation to the RSPCA, and Battersea Dogs Home and they banned fox hunting on their land.

Local historian Bill Gosney tells their story - from research undertaken by Pearl Gosney -  to Mike Waddington.

In the south east corner of the central car park, by Folly Lane, is a derelict water fountain dated 1882.
This was originally in the Town Square and provided drinking water for people and&nbsp; animals.
It&nbsp; was provided by Richard and Mary Barlow-Kennet who supported many causes including Alms Houses for the poor of Petersfield.
They made many generous donations, leaving what in today's money would be &pound;2m to charities and supported many causes including, and unusually for the times, animal welfare; like the huge donation to the RSPCA, and Battersea Dogs Home and they banned fox hunting on their land.
Local historian Bill Gosney tells their story - from research undertaken by Pearl Gosney -&nbsp; to Mike Waddington.

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This feed includes all our on-demand audio. Find our more specific feeds by searching "Petersfield" on your  favourite podcast app.
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