Showcasing public and civic clocks around the world.
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High above the centre of Whitehaven on the west coast of Cumbria is this clock on the former market hall.
Old Market Hall, Whitehaven
Erected in 1880 it was designed by Thomas Lewis Banks.
This building replaced one designed by Robert Smirke who also designed a number of other local buildings. However, is more known the Royal Mint, Tower Hill and the main block and facade of the British Museum.
Currently the building is used as the Tourist Information Centre
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Set in the grounds of Wetheral church in north Cumbria is this unique sundial.
The Church is dedicated to the Holy Trinity, St. Constantine and St. Mary.
Looking at the stones used to make up this time piece we are not sure if this was it’s original purpose.
Assorted symbols and carvings seem to be made in to the upright pillar.
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Mounted high on the tower of St Mary’s Parish Church on the corner of the A596 and Wood Street in Maryport, Cumbria is this clock.
Maryport – St Mary’s Parish church clock
The clock has tan or light brown coloured numbers and is surrounded by what looks like stone or a flat metal.
View the site on Google Street View
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Standing out from the front of a building on Senhouse Street in Maryport, Cumbria is this clock.
Maryport Senhouse Street clock
The building is an Allerdale Borough Council building
With two faces the white faced clock has an ornate black frame.
See the area on Google Street View
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Above an entrance to St Bees School on the west coast of Cumbria is this clock.
St Bees School clock
The school was founded by Edmund Grindel, archbishop of Cantebury in 1583.
This area is known as the foundation quadrangle.
The oldest part of the school is to the left.
The ancient motto above the door on the clock tower translates as ‘ Enter so that you may make progress’.
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St Bees School is a private school on the West Coast of Cumbria.
St Bees School chapel clock
The school is one of the oldest public schools in the UK, founded in 1583.
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