England — Civic-time

Newcastle centre for life clock

January 26, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

The Centre for Life in Newcastle is a large science park near to the railway station in Newcastle upon Tyne.

It is the biggest Science Centre in the North of England.

life 203x152 Newcastle centre for life clock

A small clock at the centre of a very large science complex in Newcastle

A landmark Millennium project, this unique science village houses new research alongside facilities devoted to ethics, public engagement and education.

At the centre of the main open space is this unusual building featuring a clock.

Do you know anything more about the building and the history of the clock?

Filed Under: Building clocks Tagged With: Caption, Education, England, Ethics, History Of The Clock, Landmark, Life Clock, Millennium Project, Newcastle Centre, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Open Space, Public Engagement, Railway Station, Science Centre, Science Complex, Science North, Science Park, Science Village, Unique Science, Village Houses

Former Hartlepool Harbour Master’s office

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May 22, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

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.

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.

Filed Under: Building clocks Tagged With: 18th Century, Busiest Ports, Decline, Disrepair, East Coast, England, Hartlepool, Middle Ages

Golden Lion, Hartlepool

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May 22, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

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

Golden Lion, Hartlepool

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

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Tullie House sundial – Carlisle, Cumbria

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April 1, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

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.

: Tullie House sundial

: Tullie House sundial

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Arthuret Parish Council clock, Longtown Cumbria

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January 31, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

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.

longtown clock sign 203x152 Arthuret Parish Council clock, Longtown Cumbria

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