The goddess Temperantia in Northwood park, Hanley

The goddess Temperantia in Northwood park, Hanley

Fountain Square, Hanley - in the background a previous Town Hall
the statue of the Roman goddess Temperantia
was given by Wm Brownfield in 1859

The statue in fountain square depicted the statue pouring water from an urn into a vase (this was a common portrayal of the goddess) - unfortunately these were lost during the relocations.

Originally the female figure formed part of a drinking fountain given to the town of Hanley by the then Mayor, William Brownfield, in 1859. It was sculpted by Willis Bros.
During the 1920's it was removed to Northwood Park to enable road development to take place. When the area was pedestrianised the figure was restored and in 1974 returned to the original site in Fountain Square.
Following some vandalism the statue was removed and put in store and in 2007 it was moved to Northwood Park for the parks centenary celebrations.

the statue of Temperantia returned to Northwood Park in 2007
the statue of Temperantia returned to Northwood Park in 2007

"Organisers of Northwood Park's centenary celebrations will today mark 100 years at the heart of the community - and showcase plans for centuries to come.
Paul Breeze, chairman of the Hanley One Residents' Association, pictured above, says the golden jubilee celebrations will recreate scenes of when the park was opened by then-mayor Thomas Hampton in 1907.
But the future of the park will also be on show, with the grand opening of the new five-a-side football pitch, bowling green and playgrounds.

There will also be the unveiling of a 148-year-old statue of the Roman goddess Temperantia, which previously stood in the park for more than 50 years."

Sentinel Newspaper 26 May 2007

The first drinking fountain / erected
in the borough of Hanley
presented to the inhabitants / by
Wm Brownfield Esq / Mayor / 1859
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Roman Goddess Temperantia
returned to Northwood Park
to celebrate the park's centenary / 1907-2007