The restored Chamberlain Clock and its history

The Chamberlain Clock is an Edwardian, cast-iron clock tower located in the Jewellery Quarter of Birmingham, England. Erected in 1903, it was built to mark Joseph Chamberlain’s tour of South Africa that happened at the end of the Second Boer War. The clock was unveiled during Chamberlain's lifetime, in January 1904 by Mary Crowninshield Endicott, Chamberlain's third wife. The clock features four clock dials and originally operated with a clockwork winding handle.

It was later adapted to electricity. The Chamberlain Clock is located at the junction of Vyse and Frederick Streets with Warstone Lane. Joseph Chamberlain was a resident on Frederick Street. The clock suffered from neglect and was in disrepair by the 1980s, losing its chime. It was fully restored in 1989. On August 20, 2020, the Chamberlain Clock was removed for restoration work by Smith of Derby, and it was restored to its site on 20 March 2021.

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