Old Joe

Our final leg along the canal back to Brum gave us a great view of Birmingham University’s lovely buildings, including Old Joe (Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower) which is actually the tallest free-standing clock tower in the world!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Chamberlain_Memorial_Clock_Tower

[Heather]

A great capture of the clock tower and the surrounding buildings behind the black fence in the foreground! The tallest free-standing clock tower- that's pretty cool, Lesley! Fav

[Annie-Sue]

great skyline - and instantly recognisable!

[Susan Wakely]

What a great looking clock tower.

[Carole Sandford]

That’s a fab clock tower!

[Corinne C]

Wonderful composition

[Rob Z]

What great vertical components!

[Kathy A]

Nice view of all the towers

[Diana]

Great capture of this beautiful clock tower. those buildings look fabulous too.

[Brian]

Wow! A special collection of different architecture in one location.

[Issi Bannerman]

Beautiful capture.

[Casablanca]

Nice view on the city

[haskar]

Lovely composition and shot.

[Kathryn M]

Great spot to capture the tower.....thanks for the info too.

[Beverley]

Lovely to see

[PhotoCrazy]

Wonderful pic!

[Agnes]

Beautiful

[carol white]

Nicely captured. Memories of my Grandson's graduation celebration beneath Old Joe with my daughter and late son-in-law.

[Pat Knowles]

Lovely variation of beautiful buildings & the iron fence sort of frames them.

[Lesley]

@carolmw Ah nice memories

[Phil Howcroft]

cracking skyline Lesley

[Karen]

Wonderful array of steeples and domes and other interesting shapes - lovely capture.

[Korcsog Károly]

Amazing shot of this tower and its surroundings!

[Susan Klassen]

Great capture so interesting that it’s the tallest free standing clock tower in the world. Fav.

[Fisher Family]

An interesting and varied selection of chimneys and towers!

Ian

[Dorothy]

Great photo! That is some clock tower!