Shepherd Gate Clock (London) | interesting place

United Kingdom / England / Westham / London / Londra SE10 8XJ, Regatul Unit
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The Shepherd Gate Clock is mounted on an external wall to the right of the double gates leading into the Observatory Courtyard. Since its original installation in 1852, it has been one of the most photographed objects at the Observatory. It is the public face of Greenwich Mean Time and today serves as a symbol of standardised timekeeping. It is unusual because of its 24 hour dial. Because of its importance, the Clock (together with the wall on which it is mounted), was given a Grade I listing on 8 June 1973.

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Coordinates:   51°28'40"N   -0°0'4"E
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