Fountain
The 'Venus Fountain' which stands in the centre of the square was constructed in 1953, designed by sculptor Gilbert Ledward. The fountain depicts Venus, and on the basin section of the fountain is a relief which depicts King Charles II and Nell Gwynn by the Thames, which was used in relation to a house located close by that Nell Gwynn had used.
In 2006, David Lammy put forward a proposal to have the fountain grade II listed, which was successful.
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