Historic Somerset clock set to return after nearly 60 years
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 10:04 · Archive
The Eastover Clock, taken down from Bridgwater nearly 60 years ago due to safety concerns, is set to be reinstated.
The Eastover Clock, given to Bridgwater by British Cellophane Ltd in the early 1960s, stood on Broadway near the Mercure Hotel until it was taken down owing to safety concerns about the deterioration of its concrete column. It has remained in storage ever since.
Somerset Council and Bridgwater Town Council are now collaborating to restore and reinstate the clock after securing external funding. Bridgwater Town Council will fund and commission the clock's repair, while Somerset Council will handle the reinstatement of the structure. A new column structure will be needed to mount the clock, with a number of options being explored to ensure future maintenance and longevity.
Somerset Council leader Councillor Bill Revans said: 'We are thrilled to be able to make this happen after we identified external funding which can be used to get the clock back in situ.' He noted that his father worked at British Cellophane and that recent conversations with local businesses have shown strong support for the clock's return. The exact location for the reinstated clock has yet to be decided, with the councils to work with local stakeholders over coming weeks to establish this.
How it is being reported
- Historic Somerset clock set to return after nearly 60 yearsA Somerset town's historic clock is set to return after roughly 60 years since it was first put up.Somerset County Gazette · 30 Oct, 16:34
- Historic Somerset clock set to return after nearly 60 yearsA Somerset town's historic clock is set to return after roughly 60 years since it was first put up.Bridgwater Mercury · 30 Oct, 16:34
In this story: Bridgwater · Somerset Council · Bridgwater Town Council · British Cellophane Ltd · Councillor Bill Revans
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