Booker's Tower, Gothic tower in Guildford, England
The four-storey octagonal structure stands near Mount Cemetery on Beech Lane, built with Bargate stone, ashlar, and brick architectural elements.
Charles Booker, the Mayor of Guildford, commissioned the tower in 1839 to commemorate his two sons who died at age fifteen.
Victorian scientist John Rand Capron conducted experiments related to lightning and astronomical observations from this Grade II-listed building.
The tower underwent restoration projects in 1984 and 2014, preserving its structure although the interior remains closed to public access.
During World War II, the elevated position of the tower made it valuable as an air raid observation post for monitoring enemy aircraft.
Location: Surrey
GPS coordinates: 51.23000,-0.58100
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:33
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