The clock was erected in 1899,to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria two years earlier in 1897.The iron framework was designed by John Douglas and built by James Swindley,a Handbridge blacksmith.The clock itself was made by J.B.Joyce of Whitchurch,with a pinwheel deadbeat mechanism operated by a pendulum weighing over 110pounds.
Many thanks for all your views,comments and favs,always much appreciated.
Thank you for posting all these lovely pictures of my home town. For years we have been visiting nearby, but due to caring responsibilities never get the opportunity to visit Chester.
@helenhall. I've always wanted to visit Chester. This was the first time I'd been there. It is a lovely city. It's only an hour away from where we stay in Shropshire, so we'll definitely visit again.
