McKee Clock, Clock tower near marina gardens in Bangor, Northern Ireland.
The McKee Clock is a clock tower standing at the foot of High Street within the marina's sunken gardens, blending traditional architecture with a working timepiece. The structure sits at a transportation junction with multiple shops and amenities nearby.
Built in 1915 using stone from Ballycullen quarry near Newtownards, the tower was funded by local rates collector William McKee as a memorial to his brother James. This project marked an important moment in Bangor's development as a modern town.
The clock tower holds a black granite memorial to James McKee and reflects civic pride from early 1900s efforts to shape Bangor. Locals and visitors gather here regularly as a shared point of reference in the town center.
The tower is centrally located and easy to reach by foot or local transport since it sits at major routes through Bangor. Visitors should note that busy shopping streets surround it and daytime hours offer the best environment for visiting.
During World War II a Luftwaffe bomb struck the tower yet left it standing intact, a testament to its solid construction that survives to this day. This resilience made it a symbol of the town through difficult times.
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