Aqua Horological Tintinnabulator, Water clock at Victoria Centre in Nottingham, United Kingdom
The 23-foot-tall mechanical timepiece displays four silver-white faces with gilded hands and includes rotating elements featuring butterflies, frogs, and animated figures.
Frederick Rowland Emett created this water-powered clock in 1973, which underwent significant restoration in 2014 before relocating to the upper mall in 2015.
Between 1973 and 2010, visitors tossed approximately £250,000 in coins into the fountain section, making it a central gathering point in Nottingham.
The clock performs mechanical movements every fifteen minutes, featuring six jeweled players, including three squirrels and three birds, accompanied by rotating displays.
The mechanism includes a two-meter diameter cobweb wheel with decorative elements and scenes depicting a squirrel riding a flying fish and a peacock in a boat.
Inception: 1973
Creator: Frederick Rowland Emett
GPS coordinates: 52.95600,-1.14703
Latest update: March 7, 2025 11:38
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