Memorial Clock, Willenhall, West Midlands
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N 52° 35.021 W 002° 03.280
30U E 564049 N 5826380
Quick Description: Doctor Tonks Memorial clock.
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 2/15/2009 11:14:34 AM
Waymark Code: WM5VAA
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Long Description:Doctor Joseph Tonks "The poor man's Doctor" born in Willenhall on
the 5th of May 1855 he became one of the towns most popular and
much loved sons. After his early death at just 36 years this
memorial clock was erected in his honour.
The clock was by a design of Messrs. Boddis a firm of sculpters
and stonemasons, the memorial was to of "handsome structure" in
Hollington and Bath stone, consisting of a drinking fountain, a
drinking trough for cattle and dogs and a four dialled clock. The
clock to be supplied by Messrs.Smith of Derby, surmonted by an
ornamental frame. The total cost was estimated at £225 but this was
increased to £250.
The clock was Inaugarated on the 10th May 1892.