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Sign: London - Greenwich - Gate clock mechanism


Address:
Royal Observatory, Blackheath Ave, London SE10 8XJ, UK
Category:
Monuments and History
City:
London For all manhole covers in London
Country:
United Kingdom For all manhole covers in United Kingdom
Shape:
Rectangle
Material:
Metal
Placement:
Wall or fence
Tags:
Clocks


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On the sign:
Gate clock mechanism

This clock was originally driven by electrical impulses from a timekeeper located inside the Royal Observatory.

The mechanism is now controlled by a high-grade quartz clock that receives accurate time by radio signals.
Photography:
2023
Eli Zvuluny
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The mechanism was photographed on the same day Click for a larger image


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