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The Chamberlain Clock Tower
The Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower is located at the University of Birmingham, in the suburb of Edgbaston. It is the tallest free-standing clock tower in the world, although its actual height is the subject of some debate. it is between 99 - 110M tall
The tower was built to commemorate Joseph Chamberlain, the first Chancellor of the University.
It is a prominent landmark in Birmingham, the grade II listed tower Link
can be seen for miles around, and has become synonymous with the University itself.
The tower was built to commemorate Joseph Chamberlain, the first Chancellor of the University.
It is a prominent landmark in Birmingham, the grade II listed tower Link
can be seen for miles around, and has become synonymous with the University itself.by N Chadwick
Created: Wed, 30 Sep 2015, Updated: Wed, 30 Sep 2015
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