Memorial Clock, Willenhall, West Midlands
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N 52° 35.021 W 002° 03.280
30U E 564049 N 5826380
Doctor Tonks Memorial clock.
Waymark Code: WM5VAA
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/15/2009
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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.
Status: Working
Display: Free Standing
Year built: 05/10/1892
Web link to additional info: Not listed
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