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Jubilee Clock Tower. Erected to celebrate the diamond jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897, the clock tower in the Fair Green has been moved twice. It was put in its current position on 26th August 2015.
May 27, 2016 · Merton Council saw Mitcham’s clock tower restored to its former Victorian splendour as the faithfully restored lamps were re-installed today. Refurbishment of Mitcham’s iconic clock tower is...
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Mitcham is an area within the London Borough of Merton in Southwest London, England. It is centred 7.2 miles (11.6 km) southwest of Charing Cross. Originally a village in the county of Surrey, today it is mainly a residential suburb, and includes Mitcham Common. It has been a settlement throughout recorded history.
Nov 21, 2014 · Mitcham saw its much-loved Victorian clock tower go off for a facelift and complete refurbishment this week. As part of its £6.2m investment in Mitcham town centre, Merton Council successfully...
One of the earliest purpose-built, free standing clock towers in the UK is believed to be in Herne Bay (built in 1837). Perhaps the UK’s most famous is the Elizabeth Tower, where Big Ben is housed. The tallest is The Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower or ‘Old Joe’ at the University of Birmingham.
Aug 31, 2024 · Location. Mitcham is in the east of the London Borough of Merton. Mitcham is close to Streatham, Croydon, Norbury, Morden, Sutton, Wimbledon, and Tooting. The River Wandle bounds the town to the southwest. The original village lies in the west.
Crowds gather for the unveiling of Mitcham Clocktower on Fair Green. Built on the site of the old village pump, the clocktower commemorates the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, and was...
