Clock Tower, Brighton
The Clock Tower (sometimes called the Jubilee Clock Tower) is a free-standing clock tower in the centre of Brighton, part of the English city of Brighton and Hove. Built in 1888 in commemoration of the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria, the distinctive structure included innovative structural features and became a landmark in the popular and fashionable seaside resort. The city's residents "retain a nostalgic affection" for it, even though opinion is sharply divided as to the tower's architectural merit. English Heritage has listed the clock tower at Grade II for its architectural and historical importance.
| Clock Tower | |
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The Clock Tower, lit up for the festive season. | |
| Location | North Street, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, England |
| Coordinates | 50.8237°N 0.1436°W |
| Height | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Founded | 1887 |
| Built | 1888 |
| Built for | James Willing |
| Architect | John Johnson |
| Architectural style(s) | Classical |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
| Official name | Clock Tower and Attached Railings |
| Designated | 26 August 1999 |
| Reference no. | 1380624 |
Location within central Brighton | |
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