Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Clock Tower
Clock Tower is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Crewe · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Clock Tower is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1888. Coordinates: 53.0984°, -2.4676°.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Clock Tower stands near the north entrance to Queen's Park, Crewe, in Cheshire, England. The park was given to the residents of the town by the London and North Western Railway Company, and the clock tower was paid for by its employees. It was unveiled on the same day the park was officially opened in 1888. The tower is built in sandstone and brick, and contains medallions with the heads of Queen Victoria and officials of the company. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.
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Background
History
Queen's Park was given to the people of Crewe for their recreation and relaxation by the London and North Western Railway Company, the major employers in the town. It was designed by F. W. Webb, the chief mechanical engineer of the company, together with Edward Kemp. The clock tower was paid for by the employees of the company, and was designed by John Brooke. The park was formally opened to the public on 9 June 1888 by the Duke of Cambridge. On the same day the clock tower was unveiled by James Middleton, who had been an engine driver of the company for 50 years. The clock itself was given and installed by a Mr Blackhurst, a local clockmaker. Originally the tower contained two drinking…
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- Coordinates
- 53.0984, -2.4676
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Crewe
- Postcode
- CW2 7SE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Crewe and Nantwich
- Established
- 1888
- Nearest railway station
- Crewe — 2.6 km
Sources
- osm: n7612097243 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Clock Tower, Crewe (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Clock Tower, Queen's Park, Crewe - geograph.org.uk - 247615.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clock Tower?
- Clock Tower is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CW2 7SE), in the parish of Crewe.
- When was Clock Tower built?
- Built or established in 1888.
- Who owns Clock Tower?
- Clock Tower is owned by | designation1 = Grade II.
- Is Clock Tower free to visit?
- Yes, Clock Tower is free to enter.
- How do I get to Clock Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Crewe, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CW2 7SE.