Former Hartlepool Harbour Master’s office

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During the Middle Ages Hartlepool was one of the busiest ports on the east coast of England, but by the 18th century decline had set in and the harbour was in disrepair.

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Former Hartlepool Harbour Master’s office

In 1808 the harbour was enclosed and drained, and two years later part of the old pier was destroyed by a storm.

Golden Lion, Hartlepool

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Sitting on top of what is reported to be the largest thatched roof in the North of England is this simple clock.

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Golden Lion, Hartlepool

The Golden Lion Hotel is situated on Dunston Road in Hartlepool, Tees Valley. The hotel and pub opened in 2005.

Tullie House sundial – Carlisle, Cumbria

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Situated as a central focus to the formal garden to one side of Tullie House in Carlisle is this sundial mounted on a white plinth.

The planting contains modern varieties of plants that were grown in gardens in England in the 17th Century.

No further information is available.

Arthuret Parish Council clock, Longtown Cumbria

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Arthuret Parish Council Clock, Longtown Cumbria

Unveiled on the 12 March 2000 this clock on the High Street in Longtown is in memory of Councillor Allan Forsyth.

A small plaque beneath the clock describes something of the history of why the clock is here.

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Plaque below clock in Longtown, Cumbria

The clock has two faces which look up and down High Street in Longtown.

When we visited, January 2010, two times were being shown depending on what face you looked at. This may indicate that the clock is worked from two separate mechanisms or may have some other faults.

Longtown is right at the edge of England and Scotland. It is around 6miles from Carlisle on the A7

Carlisle Cathedral Clock

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Carlisle Cathedral tower

With gold numbers Carlisle Cathedral clock overlooks the entrance to what is the second smallest cathedral in England.

More about the bells in the Carlisle Cathedral tower on Heritagendhistory.com

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