The Goodwin Fountain was erected at the head of Fargate Sheffield in 1961, and was dedicated to Sir Stuart and Lady Goodwin. Though I’ve longsince left Sheffield, I understand that the fountain became worn out and was relocated in the Peace Gardens in 1998.
The following archive standard 8 cine film of the Goodwin Fountain when it was frozen over in its early days, was taken by Frederick Webster (deceased).
I can’t actually remember much more about the video clip, though I remember being there as a child, as Great Uncle Fred was filming.
Didn’t the fountain look grand, especially when it was illuminated?
Tags: fargate, fountain, frozen, goodwin, ice, sheffield, winter, yorkshire
