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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.

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Pauline said…
It's a beautiful monument, a great attraction for the town.
2 June 2022 at 12:55
Tigger's Mum said…
That is quite a structure for a low rise town like Hokitika.
2 June 2022 at 16:22
local alien said…
That's a great clock tower. Well done Hokitika
3 June 2022 at 01:35
Tom said…
...first that winter header is GORGEOUS! I see clocks in town and villages here, but never as grand as this one!
3 June 2022 at 10:08
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
That's a very versatile clock tower. Who knows what it is going to memorialize in the future.
3 June 2022 at 13:26
Spare Parts and Pics said…
What a beautiful clock tower. Looks like a bell tower, too!
3 June 2022 at 17:12
NatureFootstep said…
Looks great. Guess the bell sound good too. :)
3 June 2022 at 19:09
William Kendall said…
That is quite a clock.
3 June 2022 at 23:24
Jim said…
It's beautiful.
3 June 2022 at 23:34
Deb Nance at Readerbuzz said…
I'm a fan of clock towers. This one is lovely.
4 June 2022 at 01:51
Iris Flavia said…
Beautiful, also the hotel to the right!
4 June 2022 at 04:26
Einari Sinappi said…
What a great clock. I love it.
4 June 2022 at 13:05
magiceye said…
Beautifully captured!
4 June 2022 at 13:54
csuhpat1 said…
So very sweet. Thanks for sharing it.
4 June 2022 at 14:53
Penelope Notes said…
Such a lovely eye-catching monument and sign of respect.
4 June 2022 at 21:45
Light and Voices said…
This is a wonderful street scene which included a marvelous clock tower.
5 June 2022 at 02:00
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