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These are the Clocktower Gardens, or the Tower Gardens - or the Whitehead Gardens. All names apply.
The clock tower was designed by Maxwell and Tuke and was built in 1914, a gift of Henry Whitehead in commemoration of his brother Walter, an eminent surgeon. The building was awarded Grade II listed building status on 29th January 1985
Eclectic mainly neo-medieval style clock. Portland stone on stepped plinth of Aberdeen granite. Square in plan. Belfy without bells crowned by copper ogee roof.
The Whitehead memorial clock tower and gardens were opened by Sir Frederick Treves in June 1914.
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