Clockface Collection

England, London, Waterloo Station, Station Clock

City skyline at dawn across Boston Harbor, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Beecham Clock Tower, St Helens, Merseyside, 16th October 1958

Lighting up the face of the Clock Tower, London 1900
Every night the caretaker climbs the spiral steps of the the Clock Tower (Elizabeth Tower) to ignite the gas lights behind the dials of the infamous clockface so that London can see the time

The Rothschild Faberge Egg, 1902 (gold, silver, enamel, seed pearls & precious stones)
1108733 The Rothschild Faberge Egg, 1902 (gold, silver, enamel, seed pearls & precious stones) by Faberge, Carl (1846-1920); 27x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Town Hall Clock Middlesbrough, 13th February 1993

Town Hall, Middlesbrough, 21st November 1974

Coronation Parade in Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, Scotland, Saturday 30th May 1953, ahead of next weeks Coronation Day, with Church Steeple Hall and Tower in background

Bristol City Centre with CWS Building in background, Circa 1930

Clock and Hercules, Mercury and Minerva sculptures, Grand Central Terminal Railway
USA, New York City, Manhattan, Clock and Hercules, Mercury and Minerva sculptures, Grand Central Terminal Railway Station

Astronomical Clock - Hampton Court Palace, London. Installed in 1540 on the gatehouse to the inner court. Designed by Nicholas Crazter and made by Nicholas Oursian

England, Yorkshire, Leeds, Leeds Town Hall, The Town Hall Clock

England, Dorset, Weymouth, Victorian Clock Tower

Wales, Cardiff, Cardiff Castle, Clock Tower

Clock Tower, London 1899
The famous clock of the Houses of Parliament. Date: 1899

Big Ben and the Clock Tower 1887
Behind the scenes of the famous Big Ben, clock tower at Westminiter Palace, London. Date: 1887

Cathedral interior with tomb of Christopher Columbus (carved wood) (see also 329903)
KW329904 Cathedral interior with tomb of Christopher Columbus (carved wood) (see also 329903) by Melida, Arturo (1849-1902); Catedral de Santa Maria de la Sede, Seville

Market Place, Richmond (coloured photo)
3643440 Market Place, Richmond (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Market Place, Richmond. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Openface keyless lever deck watch and case, 1900 (silver & mahogany)
CH408897 Openface keyless lever deck watch and case, 1900 (silver & mahogany) by Ditisheim, Paul (1868-1945); diam: 6.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Interlaken, Kursaal und Blumenuhr. Postcard sent on 16 August 1913
660368 Interlaken, Kursaal und Blumenuhr. Postcard sent on 16 August 1913. by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Peter Stuyvesant chastises Willem Wickendam for preaching a Baptist sermon (litho)
PNP377426 Peter Stuyvesant chastises Willem Wickendam for preaching a Baptist sermon (litho) by American School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Geographic clock, Sevres Workshop, 1813-21 (carved porcelain & bronze)
MMT189580 Geographic clock, Sevres Workshop, 1813-21 (carved porcelain & bronze) by French School, (19th century); 228x42 cm; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris

Design for a clock face, for W. J. Bassett-Lowke, 1917 (pencil & w / c)
CH378581 Design for a clock face, for W.J. Bassett-Lowke, 1917 (pencil & w/c) by Mackintosh, Charles Rennie (1868-1928); 22.9x20.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish

The Rothschild Faberge Egg, 1902 (gold, silver, enamel, seed pearls & precious stones)
CH407594 The Rothschild Faberge Egg, 1902 (gold, silver, enamel, seed pearls & precious stones) by Faberge, Carl (1846-1920); 27x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Rothschild Faberge Egg, 1902 (gold, silver, enamel, seed pearls & precious stones)
1108732 The Rothschild Faberge Egg, 1902 (gold, silver, enamel, seed pearls & precious stones) by Faberge, Carl (1846-1920); 27x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Town Hall, Middlesbrough, 1st October 1982

Town Hall, Middlesbrough, 23rd September 1983

University of Birmingham, West Midlands, Circa 1950

University of Birmingham, Circa 1950

It took two men several hours three times a week to wind up the Clock Tower (Elizabeth Tower), so Londoners could get an accurate time. Date: 1900

The Church - Zermatt, Switzerland
circa 1930s

Italy, Campania, Naples, Belltower on building in courtyard of Palazzo Del Conservatorio Dello Spirito Santo

Clock and American flag outside Durgin Park Restaurant, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston
USA, Massachusetts, Boston, Clock and American flag outside Durgin Park Restaurant, Faneuil Hall Marketplace

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ENGLAND London Westminster Big Ben St Stephens Tower Houses of Parliament

Happy New Year - Jolly German Girl seeing in the New Year by raising a glass as the clock hands pass midnight. Date: circa 1908

Guildhall, Derry, Co Derry, Ireland

Marshs Library, Dublin City, Ireland

Dublin, Co Dublin, Ireland; Government Building

Time

Bronze statue of Boudicca and Big Ben - Westminster
Queen of the Iceni - This bronze statue of Boadicea (Boudicca), at the foot of Westminster Bridge, London, was sculpted in 1850 by Thomas Thornycroft. The iconic shape of Big Ben looms behind

The Prague Orloj, or Astronomical Clock Old Town Hall. Prague. Czech Republic

Astronomical Clock. Old Town Hall. Prague. Czech Republic
The Prague Orloj, or Astronomical Clock Old Town Hall. Prague. Czech Republic

Behind the face of Big Ben, Westminster, London. circa 1900s

Watch Your Step by Harry Grattan
Promotional postcard for Watch Your Step by Harry Grattan; a revue with music Irving Berlin. First produced at the Empire Theatre, 4th May 1915

Old clock, 11: 55, just before high noon
Old clock, 11:55, just before high noon

The Houses of Parliament at Night - London, England Date: 1910

St Marks Clock, Venice, Italy. This clock, seen after its restoration between 1998 and 2006, is on the Torre dell Orologio (clock tower) in the Piazza San Marco, Venice

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"Timeless Icons: Clockfaces That Define History and Culture" From the iconic Waterloo Station Clock in London to the majestic City skyline at dawn across Boston Harbor, clockfaces have become more than just timekeepers. They symbolize the essence of a place, capturing its spirit and heritage. Take a journey back to 16th October 1958 when the Beecham Clock Tower in St Helens, Merseyside stood tall, marking an era of progress and innovation. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, the Grand Central Station Terminal Building showcased its magnificent Clock Tower as a testament to New York's bustling energy. In London itself, clockfaces have left an indelible mark on history. The enchanting Clock Tower from 1899 stands as a reminder of Victorian elegance while Big Ben and its accompanying Clock Tower captivate with their timeless charm since 1887. Witnessing these landmarks lighting up at night in 1900 was truly mesmerizing. Not only do clocks tell time but they also embody artistry and mythology. At Grand Central Terminal Railway, sculptures of Hercules, Mercury, and Minerva adorn their clockface – showcasing both craftsmanship and ancient tales. Similarly, Westminster boasts a bronze statue of Boudicca alongside Big Ben; an amalgamation of British history etched forever into our memories. Beyond England's borders lies Middlesbrough where their Town Hall Clock has witnessed countless moments that shaped communities since February 13th, 1993. And let us not forget Kilbarchan in Scotland where Coronation Parade on May 30th, 1953 brought people together under one shared moment marked by time, and are more than mere mechanisms; they are guardians of stories waiting to be told. Each tick represents another chapter unfolding within these historic landscapes – reminding us that time is fleeting yet ever-present in shaping our world.