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Jubilee clock


Jubilee clock is a term used in reference to a number of clocks constructed and erected throughout the British Empire in commemoration of the Golden or Diamond Jubilee of various British monarchs, most commonly, Queen Victoria's.

The Brighton Clock Tower or Jubilee Clock Tower, located at the junction of West Street and Queens Road, Brighton, England, was built in 1888 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee.

The tower is made of pink granite and limestone, with limestone figures at each corner, and medallion mosaics of Victoria, Albert and the Prince and Princess of Wales.

Above the clock is a gilt copper sphere, a time ball that rises up a mast every hour and falls on the hour. The mechanism was taken out of use for many years because of noise complaints from local residents: it was renewed as part of a renovation of the clock tower and surrounding area in 2002. Harlesden Jubilee Clock - Harlesden[edit] Harlesden is a district in the London Borough of Brent. A jubilee clock was erected there in 1888 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Jubilee the year prior.[5] It was made out of cast iron and cost £299. The clock was renovated in 1997. [6]

The Cricklade Jubilee clock, is located outside the Vale Hotel, Cricklade at the junction of Calcutt Street and the High Street.

Harlesden is a district in the London Borough of Brent. A Jubilee Clock was erected there in 1888 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Jubilee the year prior. It was made out of cast iron and cost £299. The clock was renovated in 1997.

The Jubilee Clock Tower, located in Maidenhead, Berkshire, England 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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