Plymouth, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Norrington's Water Fountain

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 4, 2018

1. Norrington's Water Fountain Marker

Inscription. Presented to the
Town of Plymouth by
Charles Norrington
of Abbotsfield
in memory of his wife
Marianne Norrington
1891
“Thirsty and ye gave me drink”

Erected 1891.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Women.

Location. 50° 21.953′ N, 4° 8.454′ W. Marker is in Plymouth, England. It can be reached from the intersection of Sussex Street and Citadel Road, on the left when traveling south. Located on the Hoe Promenade. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Plymouth, England PL1 2HU, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South West England.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Plymouth RAF Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); National Armada Memorial (about 90 meters away, measured

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in a direct line); Prince Christian Victor Memorial (about 90 meters away); Plymouth Naval Memorial (about 90 meters away); a different marker also named The Plymouth Naval Memorial (about 90 meters away); a different marker also named The Plymouth Naval Memorial (about 120 meters away); The Laboratory on the Hoe (about 150 meters away); a different marker also named The Laboratory on the Hoe (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plymouth.

Norrington's Water Fountain image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 4, 2018

2. Norrington's Water Fountain

Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 464 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on October 22, 2025, by Josh Pletcher of Wellington, Colorado. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 26, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.