Clock Tower Renovation
At the beginning of June 2021 the clock tower underwent a complete refurbishment. The oak plinth which we believe was the original one from when the building was erected 300 years ago was worn away so has been completely replaced with a new piece of English oak.
The weather vane has been treated and the letters NSEW painted in 24 carat gold paint as have the numerals on the clock face. Whilst the wooden slats of the actual tower were found to be sound the struts holding them together were completely rotten and have been replaced with fibreglass thus being much lighter than the original wood.
The work was carried out by Colin Faulkner a Trustee and member of the Almshouse’s Buildings Committee. It is hoped his magnificent work will last for another 300 years.