Christ Church – Silloth

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Christ Church in Silloth on Solway is situated in the North west of Cumbria.

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Christ Church clock - Silloth, Cumbria

Built of granite imported from Ireland and local sandstone it stands as a landmark for the seaside town.

The tower has a 8 bells which are currently un-ringable.

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It is thought that the clock is a memorial to a local businessman called George Moore and was installed on August 8th 1884.

Leyland Motors Clock, Kendal

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The Leyland Motors clock at the Brewery Arts Centre in Kendal, Cumbria.

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Leyland Motors Clock, Kendal

The clock is currently undergoing restoration

You can read more about the history and the restoration work using the links below the picture.

Find out more about the Leyland Motors Clock at Heritageandhistory.com >>

More about the restoration on the BBC Cumbria website >>

Pups (Pushing young Peoples) Clock – Keswick

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This clock is situated on the Town council building on Main Street, Keswick, Cumbria.

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Pup's Clock - Keswick, Cumbria

The Pushing Young Peoples (PUPs) Society was formed in 1928 and raised the money for this clock and for many other local good causes.

The clock was refurbished in 1994

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