Aylesbury Clock Tower

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The Aylesbury Clock Tower is located at the centre of Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom's Market Square was built in 1876. It dominates the square and stands on the site of a former market house which was demolished in 1866.

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Aylesbury Clock Tower

The tower was designed by architect D Brandon who also designed other public buildings in the town including the Corn Exchange. [1] [2]

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References

  1. New Clock tower, Aylesbury. 1876.
  2. "The Clock Tower (Aylesbury) - 2020 All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)". Tripadvisor. Retrieved 13 December 2020.

Coordinates: 51°48′58″N0°48′45″W / 51.81616°N 0.81248°W / 51.81616; -0.81248