The Arndale Clock

[Gordon Booth]

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.

 

[Bee]

back in the arndale would do

It will cost alot of money, as Gayle said.

 

[Bee]

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

 

[flashy]

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

 

[Bernard Dawson]

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

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.

 

[steeljack]

I sure Gayle would be in favour of the 'top of the Coppice' suggestion

 

[jaysay]

I sure Gayle would be in favour of the 'top of the Coppice' suggestion

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

 

[Bee]

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

 

[jaysay]

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

Ya you've told us once already

 

[MargaretR]

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)

 

[jaysay]

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)

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

 

[Pudwoppa]

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)

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.

 

[cashman]

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.

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

 

[MargaretR]

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

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

 

[heth]

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

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.

 

[flashy]

Exactly Heth

 

[heth]

Exactly Heth

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

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

 

[garinda]

It was a mechanical novelty at the time.

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.

 

[garinda]

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.

 

[cashman]

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.

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.