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In the UK they were initially created by the temperance movement, I ended up starting this wiki article years ago. Sadly many are no longer functioning https://
by justincormack 2y ago
In the UK they were initially created by the temperance movement, I ended up starting this wiki article years ago. Sadly many are no longer functioning https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropolitan_Drinking_Fountain_and_Cattle_Trough_Association https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropolitan_Drinking_Fountain...
- iamacyborg 2y agoThames Water have been installing free water bottle refill stations around London for a few years now. Also maybe less of an issue over here as you can generally just ask for a free glass of tap water in most places that serve drinks.
- gadflyinyoureye 2y agoAs a tourist I would never do that. It had for me to picture walking into a McDonald’s for a cup of water.
- antisthenes 2y agoWhy??? It's literally rule 0 of hospitality, to offer those in need a glass of water. The only way it's awkward is if the place is very busy.