Well Court clock tower

Category

Library Item

Item no

20482

Title

Well Court clock tower

Description

A clock maker from James Ritchie & Son polishes a restored clock face ready for it to be set into the clock tower at Well Court, Dean Village, Edinburgh. Two clock faces are leaning up against the base of the tower which has a wide-open painted entrance door. The courtyard is in front of the tower and a street light is attached to the side of the building.

Artist / maker

MacLean, Kevin

Date

2009

Type

Digital image

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Well Court is located in Dean Village, Edinburgh. It was commissioned by John Findlay, owner of The Scotsman and finished in 1886. Findlay instructed architect Sydney Mitchell to create model housing to accommodate 55 working class families. Tenents had to abide by strict rules which included a curfew (they were locked out if they got home late) and attending church. The houses have recently been renovated with the help of a grant from Edinburgh World Heritage.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Clocks and clock towers

Architecture > Architectural features > Courtyards

Homes > Residential buildings > Houses

People > Adults > Men

Places > Edinburgh areas > Dean

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Transport > Infrastructure > Street lights

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