Lichfield Clock Tower
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Lichfield Clock Tower or Friary Clock Tower is a 19th-century Grade II listed clock tower located on "The Friary" south of Festival Gardens in the city of Lichfield, Staffordshire, England.
Lich Clock Tower
The tower in its original position
St John's Street c.1900
Franciscan Friary, Lichfield
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The Franciscan Friary was once a large estate located on the west side of Lichfield city centre in Staffordshire. The estate was built and inhabited by the Franciscan Friars from 1237. At one time the
Lichfield Clock Tower
…The tower was erected in 1863 at the junction of Bird Street and Bore Street over the site of the ancient Crucifix Conduit which supplied water to the Friary since 1301. In the early 20th century, since the invention of the motor car, Bird Street and Bore Street were becoming congested with traffic due to…
Artist's impression of the Friary
The original 16th century 'Bishops Lodging' buildings