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The Fountain Inn was situated at 518 Heaton Road.

This pub was built in 1856 and takes its name from the spring that flows into a stone trough across the road. It was popular with the farming community due to its proximity to Wharfedale Auction Mart. Once the home of Bradford City Supporters Club. At one point it actually had a fountain in it.

John Yeadon (May 2014)

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Name	Dates	Comments
Julie Jones	1970s-1990s	I had my first pint of beer here at the age of 15 in 1975. the landlord at the time was called Edgar and was very partial to a drink (or 10) himself, hence never any age i.d. checks. It had a bar corridor, a lounge, a tap room a snug and out door toilets.
Dave Hollingdrake	1970s	Had my wedding reception upstairs. Also used to play pin ball machine . Highest weekly score won 8 free pints. A pint cost 2 shillings, ( 10p)
Graham Slater	1974-1996	Customer and friend of Edgar the Landlord. Went on many a trip to "watch" the ponies run!
Jim Dickson	1963-1977	Lived a few doors up from The Fountain, knew Edgar & Elsie well….was mates with their son Peter (we kept Pigeons in the Barn out back)…had my 1st pint in there when I was 16 (they wouldn’t serve me so friends bought for me)…I visit there whenever I pass! Many good & bad memories but most good

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Picture source:  Hania Franek