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This site was produced by: LOCAL
AUTHORITY PUBLISHING
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Anyone
visiting the “home of horse racing” cannot fail to miss
the Newmarket Clock Tower, situated at the top of the High Street,
as they enter the town.
Local builder Richard Arber built it to commemorate Queen Victoria’s
Diamond Jubilee of 1887. The tower was paid for by public subscription
but local trainer Charles Blanton donated the clock made by Smiths
of Derby.
The Clock Tower was officially opened in 1890 and it takes 115 turns
to fully wind the clock every week.
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Whilst every care has been taken in compiling this publication
and the statements contained herein are believed to be correct,
the publishers and promoters cannot accept responsibility for any
inaccuracies. Reproduction of any part of this publication in any
format, without permission, is strictly forbidden. Photographs courtesy
of Ian Peacock unless stated otherwise.
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