Horsham's Shelley Fountain discovered

Horsham's Shelley Fountain, which was removed from the town centre over the weekend, has been found.
By The Newsroom
Published 24th Jun 2016, 12:06 BST
Updated 24th Jun 2016, 13:08 BST

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Shelley Fountain found in storage. Photo by Debbie Fitzpatrick, owner of Fitz n Pieces in Warnham.Shelley Fountain found in storage. Photo by Debbie Fitzpatrick, owner of Fitz n Pieces in Warnham.
Shelley Fountain found in storage. Photo by Debbie Fitzpatrick, owner of Fitz n Pieces in Warnham.

The controversial sculpture was taken down by contractors in the early hours of Sunday morning (June 19).

Debbie Fitzpatrick, owner of Fitz n Pieces in Warnham, sent in this photo of the central globe of the Rising Universe statue which she discovered in Les Searle’s storage yard in Parsonage Road.

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Horsham District Council approved the removal of the iconic landmark in April.

The process of removing Shelley's fountain has started. 15-06-16. Pic Steve Robards SR1617053 SUS-160615-130751001The process of removing Shelley's fountain has started. 15-06-16. Pic Steve Robards SR1617053 SUS-160615-130751001
The process of removing Shelley's fountain has started. 15-06-16. Pic Steve Robards SR1617053 SUS-160615-130751001

It has cost in excess of £200,000 in repairs and maintenance since its installation in 1996.

Work to the site started on Wednesday, June 15, and was expected to last two-and-a-half weeks, costing about £40,000.

A new planting scheme is being created in the splash pool area with 16 new birch trees planted earlier this week.

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The process of removing Shelley's fountain has started. 15-06-16. Pic Steve Robards SR1617053 SUS-160615-130751001The process of removing Shelley's fountain has started. 15-06-16. Pic Steve Robards SR1617053 SUS-160615-130751001
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