Church Clock - St. Winifred - Kingston on Soar, Nottinghamshire
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N 52° 50.689 W 001° 15.385
30U E 617426 N 5856431
Church clock on the tower of St Winifred's church, Kingston on Soar.
Waymark Code: WMX4GA
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/26/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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The church was rebuilt c1900 in the Perpendicular style, but to some extent made to harmonize with the original architecture. The tower was given a new clock and three bells.

"The clock was made by John Smith and Sons of Derby, and cast with the inscription:
J. SMITH & SONS.
MIDLAND STEAM CLOCK
WORKS. DERBY.


The same inscription with the date 1900 also appears on the countwheel. The dial appears on the south face of the tower.

The clock has now been converted from a manual wind to automatic electric wind, much to the relief of Mr David Elliot who faithfully wound the clock twice a week for many years. This involved him climbing the spiral stone steps each time in the process.

On the west side door to the clock case are graffiti dated April 8th 1928, and signed ‘H Maltby’."

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The clock has a blue metal face with gilded roman numerals and hands.
Status: Working

Display: Mounted

Year built: Not listed

Web link to additional info: Not listed

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