Whitehead Clock Tower – Bury, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dtrebilc
N 53° 35.351 W 002° 18.050
30U E 546279 N 5938042
This ornate clock tower was erected by Henry Whitehead in memory of his brother Walter Whithead, June 27th 1914.
Waymark Code: WMCH4D
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/07/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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The tower is made of Portland Stone and is 24.42 metres high. There are various references to time on the tower.

Underneath one face of the clock is ‘TIME AND TIDE WAIT FOR NO MAN’, and underneath another one is ‘TIME STEALS AWAY’.

Also on the front face of the tower is a statue called Time by one of the famous French Moreau brother sculptors, but it is not known which one.
Status: Working

Display: Mounted

Year built: 06/27/1914

Web link to additional info: Not listed
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