ID:QZP40_CARD_1359DESCRIPTION:The Sir J A Fowler Memorial Clock in Ullapool. The cast-iron clock with twin lamps and a weathervane was erected in 1899 in memory of Sir John Arthur Fowler (1817-1898) and his family. Sir John Fowler lived at Braemore House near Corrieshalloch Gorge. Born in Sheffield, he was an engineer who designed many railways and the Forth (Rail) Bridge.
The clock mechanism was made by Dent & Co. of London and the clock was originally erected in the road at the corner of Quay Street and Argyle Street. In the 1960s it was moved to West Argyle Street because of complaints that it was causing traffic congestion but it is said that it did not keep such good time after the move. Until 1995 the clock was wound by hand but it now runs by electricity.PLACENAME:UllapoolDISTRICT:LochbroomOLD COUNTY/PARISH:ROSS: LochbroomCREATOR (AV):J Valentine & Co.SOURCE:Highland LibrariesCOLLECTION:Highland Libraries' Postcard CollectionAsset ID:33285KEYWORDS:
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