Albert Memorial Clock

Belfast, United Kingdom

The Albert Memorial Clock was completed in 1869 and is one of the best known landmarks of Belfast. It was built as a memorial to Queen Victoria's late Prince Consort, Prince Albert. The sandstone memorial was constructed between 1865 and 1869 by Fitzpatrick Brothers builders and stands 113 feet tall in a mix of French and Italian Gothic styles. The base of the tower features flying buttresses with heraldic lions. A statue of the Prince in the robes of a Knight of the Garter stands on the western side of the tower. A two tonne bell is housed in the tower and the clock was made by Francis Moore of High Street, Belfast.

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Founded: 1865
Category: Statues in United Kingdom

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Anthony Thomas (3 months ago)
Great place to see historical architecture close to several other attractions, bars and shops.
John Yong (4 months ago)
The Albert Memorial Clock is synonymous with the Big Ben in London however lacks of glamour and elegance. It is still an important asset and treasure of Belfast.
sameeksha vs (5 months ago)
The Albert Memorial Clock  is a  clock tower situated at Queen's Square in Belfast , Nothern Ireland. It is one of the best known landmarks of Belfast.
* BSQ (5 months ago)
The Albert Memorial Clock is a clock tower situated at Queen's Square in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It was completed in 1869 and is one of the best known landmarks of Belfast. The reason the clock leans over is because of the ground beneath your feet. Queen's Square was built on an area of marshland. The Albert Memorial Clock was mounted on a wooden base which couldn't support the 113-foot tall structure's weight.
Bruce K. (7 months ago)
One of Belfast's best known landmarks, the Albert Memorial Clock does look a lot like the famous clock tower in London. What's that one called? Stig Bun? Large Leonard? Major Mark? Oh, right. That's Big Ben and this is Big Al. Constructed between 1865 and 1869, the Albert Memorial Clock stands at Queen's Square and is 113 feet tall. It keeps accurate time but you might notice that it has a bit of a lean. It turns out that the Irish engineers back in the 1860's built it on some rather marshy ground and set it on wooden piers. Over 150 years, it's starting to be a bit tipsy. Not "Leaning Tower of Pisa" leaning but it is four feet off from being straight. This gave rise to the expression that the tower "has the time and the inclination." All this makes it unique and interesting and you absolutely can't miss it along the Belfast docks. (And no, it's not a Red Light District. This is a nice neighborhood now!)
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