The Goodwin Fountain in the 1980s. Image: Picture Sheffield.placeholder image
The Goodwin Fountain in the 1980s. Image: Picture Sheffield.

Wonderful memories of Sheffield's Goodwin Fountain in pictures through the decades

What are your memories of the fountain?

The Goodwin Fountain stood on Fargate from 1961 to 1998 and here is a collection of pictures to remind you of the eye-catching landmark.

The photos have been donated from Sheffield City Archives and explore the history and story behind the fountain.

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The Goodwin Fountain was named after Sir Stuart Coldwell Goodwin, industrialist and philanthropist. He was chairman of the Neepsend Steel and Tool Corporation.

What are your memories of the fountain?

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