The Brown Memorial Fountain in Hawick
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Image: © James Denham Taken: 2 Feb 2012
The fountain is situated in gardens in Drumlanrig Square in the oldest section of Hawick. The gardens occupy the site of the 'Auld Mid Row', a row of houses which once stood on the site. The building of the fountain was financed by a legacy left to the town by William Brown, a native of Hawick who left for Alloa whilst still in his teens. On his death, he left a substantial amount of money for the betterment of Hawick and the fountain was built in 1910 bearing the coat of arms of both Hawick and Alloa.