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Or a Stanley supporter. I remember them out with the begging bowls asking the people of hyndburn to support a private company.

What's the difference?

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Technically I would say there isn't one. If he wants to become a Stanley supporter I'm sure they would welcome him :)

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So it's ok to ask the people for money when its something you want and not for things others want :p

The clock might attract more people into town than the football team.

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Don't get mixed up with politics Neil it ain't worth it mate:D

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This is the designer of the clock

"1987 The ‘ World Clock’ for Accrington, a hydraulically transforming globe"

Andy Plant - About

http://www.andyplant.co.uk/public-clocks/accrington/ - - play this video, its good

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a message from Andy Plant today ie. April 1st 2011

Thanks for your interest in the clock. I don't know where it is, but I guess it is still in storage in a room in the Arndale centre, where it was put after dismantling. Have you contacted the Arndale to get the information?

I couldn't give you a cost for the reinstatement of the clock without having a look at what condition it now is in, are all the parts there, has it been damaged. Also where is it going? In it's old position, have they removed the foundations. If a new site is to be found a structural engineer would have to calculate and design a new foundation plinth and then builders construct it. I wish I could give you an easy answer but there are a lot of unknowns at this stage. I would love to see it up and running again.

Thanks again.

Andy

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Cheers fer video atarah brill.:)

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Here's a link to the Arndale Clock;
Andy Plant - Accrington

Notice the shops as well?, Dixons, John Menzies etc.

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Not forgetting Halston, Gucci, Fiorucci.

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Bee, your post 108 is exactly the same as what I put up on 1st April ?????

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Do you not know Atarah Bee is like a lil echo..............

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Perhaps he thought you were pulling our legs, when you posted it.

:rolleyes::D

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That was April 1st this year though, he is still catching up with the posts from 2004, 2011 is a long way off yet :D

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Atarah would never do that G:D

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Don't knock him G. he's now got the message and is trawling for his own info:D

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They could give the clock a new home in;
ASDA
Tesco Extra
Accrington Library
Accrington Main Post Office
VUE Cinema
Accrington Victoria Hospital
Accrington Market Hall and
Accrington Town Hall

Who agrees with me???

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Is it neat stuff your on, if not what do you cut it with:rolleyes:

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back in the arndale would do:p

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When did Calderstones, Brockall,close? they could give you a new home in a place like those. Who agrees with me?????

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Well cashy that one hell of a great suggestion mate:D

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I kept wondering why there was so much interest in the fate of a shopping centre clock- now I've seen Atarahs video I can see why! What a brilliant design and watching the video his other projects are just as fascinating. I can see why you all miss it.

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It will cost alot of money, as Gayle said.

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They could also give the clock a new home in;
The proposed new Bus Station
The new Railway Station
The Coppice and
The Viaduct

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Since when did they have electric up Coppice to power a clock?

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I can just visualise it on top of the Coppice. Every hour people going up to see what time it is.It's a classic is that. The Viaduct one, I'm not even going to think about that one.

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I sure Gayle would be in favour of the 'top of the Coppice' suggestion
:eek: ;) :D

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That is if she's got over the Pan............oh that forbidden word on here:D

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Extra!, Extra!, Read all about it!;
It's high time the world clock returned to Accrington | Accrington Observer - menmedia.co.uk

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Ya you've told us once already

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It was a mechanical novelty at the time.
Novelty wears off, and it isn't 'beautiful', so why bother preserving it (other than as a museum exhibit)

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Can't fault that one little bit, mind you its nice to agree with you for once:D

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It's a lot more interesting / visually appealing than any of the things that subsequently replaced it. I wouldn't call it beautiful, but it's definitely something that people stop and look at - and let's face it, our town centre needs all the help it can get.

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Spot on, its interesting n unusual as well, margaret wont bother as she rarely goes out.

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:D true :D - but the restoration of the clock isn't enough to tempt me.

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I agree and all the young children that didnt see it the first time will be able to see it in action.
It may be old fashioned and not as modern but still interesting imho.

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Exactly Heth

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Thank You Shaz, I think children would still be interested in it like we were when we were younger.:D

May make the shopping trip longer though for the Mums!! ;)

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Just as M. Eiffel's tower in Paris was, and it's smaller sister tower in Blackpool.

Two mechanical novelties still attracting crowds, over a hundered years after their construction.

There's a long history, and interest in automaton, particularly horological ones...that can frighten some small children.

:D

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There was certainly more to see happen, on the hour, than the Manneken Pis in Brussels.

Which attracts vast crowds, just to see a thin stream of pee, spout from a cherub's tiny tinkle.

:D

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once in Brussels i went to see that,piece of overrated crap all i got was a ricked neck, not a patch on our clock.;):D

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Not sure if this warrants a new thread or not so here it is.

I was contacted yesterday regarding BBC Radio Lancashire's recent spell of broadcasts about the Accrington Arndale Clock. They are looking for someone to talk briefly tomorrow morning at about 8.25am about why the clock is important to the town.

Here's a brief version of the original message:

We are running a series all this week on the former "World Clock" which was situated in the Accrington Arndale Centre until 2004. We have met up with the original designer, with the view to seeing if it could be installed somewhere else in Accrington, due to a Facebook page being set up in its memory.

One woman, who came on the radio earlier today said she thought the clock was part of Accrington's heritage so I wondered whether there was someone who would be available to speak to us on the breakfast show on Thursday morning about this?

I'm only looking for someone to come on the radio for a couple of minutes and talk about the clock in very general terms. We would be looking to interview someone on the radio, over the phone or in the studio (we are based in Blackburn) tomorrow morning at about 8.25am, after part three of our Accrington Clock piece.....if they can contact the newsroom here on 01254 841007, it would be super. Failing that they would need to email Nishma - her email is [email protected]

If anyone is interested in talking, please use the contact details above ASAP. I haven't the manner or inclination for a live talk, but I'm sure others on here would be happy to have a natter on live radio.

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Stored away in the Arndale;).

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Slightly off track but check this out.

YouTube - ‪Wishing Fish Clock‬‏

There are lots more if you google novelty clocks.

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Could be just a wind up :D:D:D:D:D

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BLOG ON ACCY OB
http://blogs.menmedia.co.uk/accringt...keeps-ticking/

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Try googling Bee Alan;)