Every so often a clock gets a name and this one is called Big Brum.
Birmingham Council House
The bell rings with Westminster Chimes similar to Big Ben in London.
Barrow in Furness Town Hall Clock
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October 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The Barrow in Furness Town Hall Clock stands proud over the south Cumbrian town.
Barrow in Furness Town Hall Clock
The clock is over 130 years old and a rare Remintoir 30 second escarpment type.
The big hand pointer tip travels about 57 miles per year
Read more about the Barrow Town Hall Clock
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery Clock
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October 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
This is the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery Clock
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
It is 120 years since Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery first opened its doors beneath the clock tower on Chamberlain Square.
The Birmingham Museum website is here
Savings Bank clock, Ulverston
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October 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The Ulverston Savings Bank clock in Ulverston, South Cumbria was built in 1845. It has also been known as the TSB clock and the Lloyds clock
TSB Clock - Ulverston
It was made by Roberts, Fothergill and Dobinson of the Globe Works Manchester.
An electric drive was fitted in 1977
The clock has three bells.
In June 2010 the clock stopped due to a problem with the electrical supply to the mechanisms. This it seems was as a result to works carried out in the bank below.
Dalemain Sundial
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October 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Since this photograph was taken in 2008 it is reported that a sundial, possibly this one, has been stolen from Dalemain.
Dalemain Sundial
Any sightings should be reported to the Police.
Update 16 April 2010
Cumbria Constabulary are reporting that a man has been charged with the theft of a £50,000 sundial from Dalemain House near Pooley Bridge that occurred between 6-9th September 2009.
The sundial is still missing. Read the report here
