Old Father Time

There we were enjoying a bit of a sit down and a cappuccino when the clock we were sat under struck 3... out of nowhere a load of foreign students with their cameras at the ready started clicking away. Well, if you can't beat them.... join them!!!

Erected in the Edwardian era this clock has four figures representing the nations making up Great Britain and are dressed in national costume. Each figure has a bell in front of them which they strike on the quarter hours. In the centre is Old Father Time himself holding a rope which he pulls to toll the hour. In front of him is a large hour glass.

The figure on the left is Ireland, dressed in green and holding a harp; next to her is John Bull in a top hat, representing England. On the right hand side of Old Father Time is a kilted piper representing Scotland and next to him a lady with a conical hat representing Wales.