SPECIFICATIONS OF THE CLOCK TOWER

The Clock. The clock was built by Messrs. W.Potts & Son, of Leeds, who are specialists.
It is an electrical driven clock to show the time on four opaque glazed 'dials' Measuring 5ft. in diameter, with hands, motion work, bevel gears, chiming and striking hammers and all accessories, including an automatic time switch to control the lighting of the dials. There are three motors installed each a quarter H.P.
To cover a temporary breakdown in the electrical supply an automatically wound weight - driven clock has been installed rather the
synchronous type.
The Bells.    There are four bells for the Westminster Chimes with a total weight of 8cwt. 2qrs. I41bs. and made by Messrs Taylor of loughborough, admitted to be the Worlds leading Bell Founders.
Details as follows ;-

Building Construction
The construction of the Tower was executed by
Messrs. F.W. Goodyear & Sons of Durham.
Theirs was the lowest tender.
Architect.- D. Mclntyre