Jewellery Quarter Chamberlain Clock - A Birmingham Gem!

Jewellery Quarter Chamberlain Clock was first installed in 1903 to commemorate Joseph Chamberlain's visit to South Africa in 1902-03. It was most recently fully restored during 2020-21.


Where is the Jewellery Quarter Chamberlain Clock?

The Jewellery Quarter Chamberlain Clock is on an island at Warstone Lane, Vyse Street and Frederick Street, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham B18 6NP

 

In brief

The clock commemorates the visit of Joseph Chamberlain to South Africa in 1902-03 (when he was Secretary of State for the Colonies). It is located at an island near the Rose Villa Tavern in the Jewellery Quarter, and is Grade II listed. It was restored in 1989-90 and again in 2020-21.

Jewellery Quarter Chamberlain ClockJewellery Quarter Chamberlain Clock (April 2021). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

Jewellery Quarter Chamberlain Clock - history

Joseph Chamberlain's tour of South Africa between December 1902 and February 1903 (after the end of the Second Boer War) was marked by a 1903 clock. It was unveiled in January 1904, by Mary Crowninshield Endicott, Joseph Chamberlain's third wife.

Jewellery Quarter Chamberlain ClockJewellery Quarter Chamberlain Clock (November 2009). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

The clock was last fully restored between 1989 and 1990 by Octo Welding, but by 2020 it was in need of work again.

Jewellery Quarter Chamberlain ClockJewellery Quarter Chamberlain Clock (August 2020). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

The clock was removed in 2020, and was restored by Smith of Derby, before returning in 2021.

Jewellery Quarter Chamberlain ClockJewellery Quarter Chamberlain Clock (April 2021). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

Post links

Jewellery Quarter Chamberlain Clock Tower

Return of the Jewellery Quarter Chamberlain Clock

Project dates

14 Jan 2023 - On-going

Passions

History & heritage, Civic pride, Classic Architecture

Contact

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Jonathan Bostock

0121 410 5520
jonathan.bostock@ yourplaceyourspace.com