I do love unusual clocks.
This unusual clock called The Hastings Clock stands proudly in Rotherham and was erected in 1912 to commemorate the Coronation of King George V & Queen Mary on 22 June 1911.
I did wonder what the relevance of the hooves were under the large planter.
After doing a little research I came across this blog called ‘Memorial Drinking Fountains’ which explained it wasn’t only a clock tower, but also a drinking fountain.
The large planter was a drinking receptacle for horses, (hence the hooves). There are smaller planters around the other side which were water fountains for the people of Rotherham to enjoy a drink of water.
If you fancy popping over to the ‘Memorial Drinking Fountains blog, click Here
I think it’s a beautiful clock and drinking fountain, what do you think?
It’s certainly striking (no pun intended). A little ornate for my taste, but elegant all the same. I love the horses drinking trough idea.
Yes it is very decorative, but I suppose that’s why I love it. Although a little too ornate, as you said, but it just stands out so proud & makes our modern buildings look quite boring. Love the history around it too 😊
Absolutely.
around London there these beautiful granite former horse troughs that are now planters all with the splendid name on the side ‘Metropolitan Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough Association’ which I love spotting… https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropolitan_Drinking_Fountain_and_Cattle_Trough_Association
though I do temper my nostalgia with the thought of the amount of horse poo there much have been!
Great I’ll take a look at the link. I’ll be trying to spot these old water troughs now on my travels & yes it did cross my mind with that there must have been plenty of tiptoeing around certain large piles of poop in those days 😬😊
It is rather lovely.
Thank you 😊
Love these urban delights! That’s a lovely example, Sam 🙂
Thank you 😊
I love that shade of blue. Great idea for the horses, I’ve learnt something today. Thanks Sam. Xx
Worth a Word on an Wordless Wednesday 😉
So different, and so smart in its design!
Yes it actually looks a bit strange in today’s world, but it’s so different 😊
I love the color! I didn’t notice the hooves at first… how clever!
Yes the hooves were a mystery to me until I researched it then it was obvious considering the period 😊
Agreed. It is beautiful.
Hi Sam
Love this clock. The colors are beautiful. Very interesting about the horses hooves and drinking trough
Thank you yes it is lovely I have to stop just to look at it every time I pass it 😊