Thursday, 2 June 2022

Hokitika Clock Tower


This large clock tower is in the centre of Hokitika, I've been wanting to get a photo of this baby since we moved down. It was initially named as the Westland War Memorial, then the Coronation and War Memorial and was commemorated as the region's contribution to the 2nd Boer War not just for the 4 local men who died but all 130 who also gave their lives. An extra purpose was to provide the town with a well seen clock.

Linking up with Skywatch Friday and Tom's Signs.

16 comments:

Pauline said...

It's a beautiful monument, a great attraction for the town.

Tigger's Mum said...

That is quite a structure for a low rise town like Hokitika.

local alien said...

That's a great clock tower. Well done Hokitika

Tom said...

...first that winter header is GORGEOUS! I see clocks in town and villages here, but never as grand as this one!

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

That's a very versatile clock tower. Who knows what it is going to memorialize in the future.

Spare Parts and Pics said...

What a beautiful clock tower. Looks like a bell tower, too!

NatureFootstep said...

Looks great. Guess the bell sound good too. :)

William Kendall said...

That is quite a clock.

Jim said...

It's beautiful.

Deb Nance at Readerbuzz said...

I'm a fan of clock towers. This one is lovely.

Iris Flavia said...

Beautiful, also the hotel to the right!

Einari Sinappi said...

What a great clock. I love it.

magiceye said...

Beautifully captured!

csuhpat1 said...

So very sweet. Thanks for sharing it.

Penelope Notes said...

Such a lovely eye-catching monument and sign of respect.

Light and Voices said...

This is a wonderful street scene which included a marvelous clock tower.

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