Misson
St John the Baptist

Clock

The clock was destroyed when lightning struck the tower in September 1893. A replacement was made by John Smith & Sons of Derby and installed in 1894.

Clock dial Clock mechanism Detail of the mechanism Maintenance note
(1910)

The clock mechanism has an plaque that states:

J. SMITH & SONS.
MIDLAND STEAM CLOCK
WORKS, DERBY.

There are numerous graffiti on the case and doors that record various repairs and maintenance to the clock.