Eastbourne Town Hall clock to ring out again for International Women’s Day
The chimes of Eastbourne Town Hall clock will begin to ring out again from midday on March 8, to mark International Women’s Day 2024.
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Hide AdThe specialist work was commissioned by Eastbourne Borough Council and valued at £200,000, according to the contractors.
For the duration of the project, it was necessary for the bell to be silenced to protect everyone working on the tower.
The Town Hall is a Grade II listed building designed by architect W.Tadman-Foulkes in 1880. The clock has gone silent several times as a result of repairs and restoration, including in 1919, 1934 and 1948.