Water pressure in Oxford reduced as City Council replaces old water main. – Vintage Photograph

On August 30, 1963, Oxford City Council began replacing a water main in Cowley Centre. As a result, the pressure of the surrounding fountain gradually decreased.On August 30, 1963, Oxford City Council began replacing a water main in Cowley Centre. As a result, the pressure of the surrounding fountain gradually decreased.

Dimensions: 19.7 x 23.5 cm

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OCR computer generated text:

955 TRASLADATON WILLMENT USSI

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Oxlord BUSRT WATER MAIN COWLEY CENT E. THE FOUNTAIN OF WATER GRADUAL LY GETTING LOWER AS THE PRESSURE REDUCES. 30 AUG 1963