Hobson's Conduit (Cambridge)

United Kingdom / England / Cambridge / A603 Trumpington Road
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This fountain marks the source of the water that flows down the drains each side of Trumpington Street. Hobson was a provider of horses for coaches, and did not give the hirer any choice....hence the term Hobson's Choice. Conduit is pronounced here like 'cundit'
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobson's_Conduit
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Coordinates:   52°11'52"N   0°7'20"E

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  • Good concise description. The water still flows occassionally down the drains on either side of Trumpington Street
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