An historic drinking fountain in Lichfield City has been restored.
Contractors took the the Serjeantson Fountain on Greenhill away in May to carry out the conservation work.
And residents were able to see the restoration work when it was officially unveiled on Monday (June 25).
Eagle-eyed locals will also notice that the fountain is now taller after the contractors discovered that 75cm of it was buried underground.
Councillor Alan White said: “The conservation work has been a great success and the fountain has been restored to its original glory.
“It is great that this historic memorial is back in place in good time for the Olympic Torch Relay, which will be carried down Greenhill as it enters the city centre on Saturday.”
As part of the project, the council has also installed a new bench next to the fountain, while Lichfield City Council has agreed to undertake future maintenance.
Councillor Janet Eagland, Mayor of Lichfield City Council, said: “Now that the fountain has been restored it is important that it does not fall into neglect again, so the City Council has agreed to look after it from now on.”
