Old Travel Blog Photograph Dewar Fountain Abercorn Park Portobello Scotland


Old travel Blog photograph of the Dewar Memorial Fountain in Abercorn Park, Portobello, Edinburgh, Scotland. Fountain erected by loyal supporters of a doctor who was the subject of a controversial medical case involving the death in childbirth of Jane Anderson. It bears the inscription: " This fountain has been erected in remembrance of Dr Hugh Dewar, Portobello, by his grateful patients and numerous friends, who deplore the loss in the prime of manhood of a kind friend and skilful and beloved physician. His quiet charity was known to the needy. 1866 to 1914. "



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