The Lonan Parish Millennium Clock - Baldrine, Lonan, Isle of Man
Posted by: Mike_bjm
N 54° 12.050 W 004° 24.799
30U E 407807 N 6006789
The Lonan Parish Millennium Clock is in the centre of the village of Baldrine close to the Baldrine Methodist Church.
Waymark Code: WM137EX
Location: Isle of Man
Date Posted: 10/03/2020
Views: 1
The Lonan Parish Millennium Clock is in the centre of the village of Baldrine close to the Baldrine Methodist Church.
This clock is a free standing 'tower' with four identical white faces, with black roman numerals at the five minute intervals and minute markers. Each clock face has black minute and hour hands. The Tower is cast-iron painted green with gold lining. The 'tower' is topped by a fancy gold ornament.
There is a plaque in front of the tower facing the Main Road on which is inscribed the following text in gold lettering:
'The Lonan Parish Millennium Clock
was erected by the
Parish Commissioners with
assistance of Mann 2000 Committee
this commemorative plaque was unveiled
by Mr William Paul Hampton
On Saturday March 25th 2000
Board Members:
Mr R.M. White (Chairman)
MR J.T. Faragher C.P. (Vice Chairman)
Mr A.M. Kelly
Capt. S.P. Carter
Mrs C.A. Parkes
Mrs S.M. Kinrade (Clerk)
At the top of the plaque is a representation of the 'Old Lonan Church' which is the 'logo' of the Lonan Parish.
Can you tell us who created the item: The Lonan Parish Commissioners with assistance of Mann 2000 Committee
Condition of the item: Good
So what did YOU do for the millennium?: Stayed home
Related web site: Not listed
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