The Arndale Clock

WillowTheWhisp · 17-06-2004, 10:01

I took these before photography was forbiddden and the clock was quite new. It worked properly then.

Has anybody heard what is going to happen to it? One of the workmen removing it said it may be repaired and relocated.

Tealeaf · 17-06-2004, 10:48

Latest rumour has it it's going to be part of a giant sculpture outside the Globe Centre...very apt, considering it's design

Smiffy16 · 17-06-2004, 10:55

that cafe idea is rubbish

WillowTheWhisp · 17-06-2004, 11:17

I agree about the cafe and have you seen the prices they charge? Just somewhere to sit would have been more welcome.

I wonder if the clock will work when it's relocated? Talking of The Globe Centre - what about that fountain near there, at the bottom of Ormerod St, that thing never works.

Tealeaf · 09-07-2004, 17:02

It has just been announced by Hyndburn Council that the Arndale Clock is to to re-sited in the middle of the mini-roundabout which has just been constructed for the purpose near the junction of Henry Street & Blackburn Road in Church.

WillowTheWhisp · 09-07-2004, 17:05

Please tell me you're joking Tealeaf.

On the hour every hour this thing opens up and plays "Rock Around The Clock" Is this not going to cause traffic accidents?

Ceejache · 09-07-2004, 19:04

I would have thought 'massacred' the song would be more apt! Looking at those pictures of it opening (Ta Willow) gives me a good mental picture of what opening Pandora's box might look like!

By the way - just driven past the Globe Centre today - that gigantic cog is there! Don't know how long it's been there so sorry if this is old news. Why is it out of the way when it could have been prominent in the town centre somewhere?

WillowTheWhisp · 09-07-2004, 19:37

I thought the cog was going in front of that thing which used to be a fountain. Either way it is too far out of the way as you say and not many people will see it.

I would much rather they got the town cleaned up first before doing stuff like this.

Ceejache · 10-07-2004, 09:45

Yeah sorry - in front of the 'fountain' (I use the term 'fountain' loosely!). It actually looks pretty good...pity no-one will see it as we have said.

Weary Tourist · 11-07-2004, 06:34

I am unable to view the photos. Just see a fortunecity logo.

WillowTheWhisp · 11-07-2004, 08:55

That seems to happen with Fortunecity and some firewalls. I hadn't learned how to attach them to the posts when I did that. Here they are again.

Weary Tourist · 12-07-2004, 06:38

Thanks Willow, problem sorted.
I guess you either love the clock, or hate it.
Whatever, it is different and unusual and you don't see many like that around the country. The children will love it I am sure.

mez · 12-07-2004, 10:28

i for one think its interesting & my grankids love it, they stand with their mouths open in amazment, mind you i do tell them a fairy story bout it first he he he he .

Gobsmacked · 12-07-2004, 13:26

I thought it looked cheap and tacky but our kids loved it and now it's gone I want the damn thing back!

So come on Hyndburn Copuncil if you read this can we have the clock back please in a nice prominent position but protected from the elements? Now where would be the best location? I know! Demolish that cafe in the Arndale centre and put it there.

Unique_enigma · 24-06-2008, 23:43

Could anybody tell me what happened to the clock and where it is now?

I want to take my son to see it, I just KNOW he'd love it as I always did ...

Wouldn't it be great to have it returned to it's rightful place now the dreadful overpriced cafe is long gone

Unique x