J R Birkett Clock, Morecambe Promenade, Lancshire
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member flipflopnick
N 54° 04.406 W 002° 51.962
30U E 508766 N 5991699
This red brick clock tower is on Morecambe's Promenade, with plenty of seating around.
Waymark Code: WM3D39
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/17/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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There is a dedication stone on a buttress which reads; PRESENTED BY JOHN ROBERT BIRKETT ESQ JP MAYOR 1903 - 1906. Another buttress's stone reads; CRESSEY AND KEIGHLEY ARCHITECTS

The ornate clock tower was a gift to the town in 1905 from Alderman J R Birkett, and is a Grade II listed structure.

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Status: Working

Display: Free Standing

Year built: 01/01/1905

Web link to additional info: Not listed
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