Clock Tower and Drinking Fountain
Clock Tower and Drinking Fountain
Clock Tower and Drinking Fountain
3.7
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Tim P
Hampshire, UK411 contributions
Sept 2024 • Solo
I can’t quite believe there is a TA page for this to be honest! This is a unique part of Shanklin’s history and has become very dilapidated over the years, which frankly is an absolute disgrace. Hopefully some permanent work is now going to happen to restore this beautiful clock tower, and at least getting it to show the right time on all 4 x faces (and even restore the hands on one face).
I was on the Esplanade taking some pictures of the Sunrise and took a number of the pictures of the clock at 06:57. It wasn’t until later in the day I noted the clock was frozen at this time! It’s right twice a day, but for such an important part of the history of Shanklin, this is shameful.
I was on the Esplanade taking some pictures of the Sunrise and took a number of the pictures of the clock at 06:57. It wasn’t until later in the day I noted the clock was frozen at this time! It’s right twice a day, but for such an important part of the history of Shanklin, this is shameful.
Written 18 September 2024
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Alexandra G
Isle of Thanet, UK578 contributions
Oct 2022
Underwhelming Victorian Clock Tower; unique in how short it is. Wasn't working and fenced off at the base. Probably looks better after a few drinks from overlooking restaurants and bars along the sea front.
Written 10 November 2022
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Chris
Hinckley, UK1,050 contributions
July 2024 • Family
We were in the area and walked past this. It was fenced off. There was some information about the clock tower which was interesting. It is nice to see
Written 14 July 2024
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Travellerclass
Farnham, UK1,235 contributions
May 2023
The old Victorian Clock Tower is a feature of Shanklin Beach which has stood the test of time (mind the pun) :) Never ever thought of having a drink from it as I am not that brave :(
Quite a few people just walk by it without giving it a second glance but it is a piece of the islands history.
Quite a few people just walk by it without giving it a second glance but it is a piece of the islands history.
Written 17 May 2023
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Linda P
Chertsey, UK50 contributions
Sept 2022
Was fenced off, probably about to have some work. But really nice to see the clock tower.
Lovely sea & beach view from there & beautiful flower beds in the area
Lovely sea & beach view from there & beautiful flower beds in the area
Written 7 March 2023
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Hoppityskip
Essex, UK17,693 contributions
June 2022
A quite ornate clock tower that is positioned right on the front and a great thing to see.
Have a look when ay the bech
Have a look when ay the bech
Written 27 June 2022
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KevinRayment
Welwyn, UK953 contributions
Oct 2021
Improved the view by being able to see this while we ate and drank at the Steamer on several evenings.
Written 2 November 2021
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thekilpinfamily
Wellingborough, UK186 contributions
July 2021 • Family
Lovely structure, but would help if the clock worked!
Nice location though, and when the clock gets repaired will review again.
Nice location though, and when the clock gets repaired will review again.
Written 1 August 2021
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malc1005
Kettering, UK5,504 contributions
June 2021
A lovely listed Clock Tower and Drinking Fountain, on the Esplanade in Shanklin, well worth a look, if your in the area.
Written 2 July 2021
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