Hidden slightly by a statue to Robert Bruce is the clock on the Town Hall, Lochmaben, Scotland.
Lochmaben Town Hall clock
The town hall was built in 1723 and enlarged in the late 1800′s.
Musgrave clock tower, Penrith
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February 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Situated at the centre of Penrith in North Cumbria is the clock tower commemorating the death of Philip Musgrave of Eden Hall.
Musgrave clock tower, Penrith
It was erected in 1861.
St Michael’s Church – Shap, Cumbria
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Perched on a slight hill overlooking Shap, St Michael’s Church has a square tower enclosing three bells.
St Michael’s Church – Shap, Cumbria
Golden coloured hands make out the time on a single face above the main church doorway.
The clock face is similar in design to All Saints Church in Cockermouth being gold lettering on a blue background.
Walton clock, Cumbria
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Walton is a small village in north Cumbria not far from Brampton.
Walton clock, Cumbria
Nothing is known about the history of this clock. However it looks as if it may be on a former school building or local parish hall.
A date above the clock reads 1859
Garstang Town Hall Clock
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Garstang is a small town just outside of Lancaster in Lancashire.
Garstang Town Hall Clock
Excellent communications links, The Lancaster canal, the River Wyre and more recently the nearby M6 have all helped the prosperity of this market town with a population of around 5000.
The town hall, was rebuilt in 1754 It was topped with a timber cupola with a clock.
A fire in 1938 destroyed the roof, bell tower and clock, which in due course were replaced.
The Town Hall clock had major repairs in 2005-6 at a cost of £16,505.
Further information
Local Garstang website
All Saints Church, Cockermouth
Situated at the base of a spire almost 200ft tall are the clock faces of All Saints Church in Cockermouth, Cumbria.
All Saints Church, Cockermouth
The clock has recently undergone restoration and repair.
William Wordsworth was baptised in this church.
Some local commentators refer to this church as Cockermouths’ Cathedral.
It is reported that
It is not known if the bells currently chime.
A refurbishment appeal is ongoing for the church and buildings. Further information can be found here.
Thank you
Thanks to John Blaylock for information supplied about the clock.