The Jubilee Clock Tower, Maidenhead [14 photos] in SU8880

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The Jubilee Clock Tower, Maidenhead

The Jubilee Clock Tower is located just outside the station in the town centre, was built as part of the nation's celebrations for Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897.
Building started in 1897 using money from public donations. The foundation stone was laid by then-mayor John Truscott on November 7, 1899. The tower was designed by local architect E. J. Shrewsbury, who designed many of the town's churches including St Peter's in Furze Platt plus the Technical Institute on Marlow Road. The clock tower was built by Charles Cox & Son; Charles Cox was the town mayor on several occasions.
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The tower is approximately 14 m tall and has four illuminated clock faces each facing the four compass points. A diamond pattern on the clock faces commemorates the clock's function. The clocks were donated by Mr G. A. Battcock; they were made and foxed by Smith of Derby Group.
Red brick is used for most of the construction, typically of the local housing of that time. There is an elaborate pattern of stone work towards the top, just below the bell tower. All the clocks and bells still function.

by N Chadwick

Created: Sun, 26 Oct 2014, Updated: Sun, 26 Oct 2014

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SU8880 : Jubilee Clock Tower by N Chadwick

SU8880 : Maidenhead Clocktower by N Chadwick

SU8880 : Clocktower, Maidenhead by N Chadwick

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