| The model Town House clock, one of a handful built in 1930 to mark the demolition of the building it was named after, has been rescued by locals and now stands above Robertson and Watt Jewellers.
The Nine Incorporated Trades of Dundee, which held meetings at the Town House, locally known as The Pillars, before its demolition in 1932, raised £9000 to refurbish the timepiece.
Innes Duffus, of Nine Trades, said, “It was about to go in a skip because the building preservation company were quoted £12,000 to restore it.
“We found it was going to cost £9000 to restore, and we got some help from Jaydee Heating who provided a workshop. One engineer there, Graham Rattray, took up the task of fixing it.”
Mr Duffus was joined at the unveiling today by Joe Morrow, convener of Dundee City Council’s economic development committee, Mr Rattray, and Graham and Ingrid Meade of Robertson and Watt.
Mr Meade said, “We are delighted to have the Town House clock situated above our premises and also to have the opportunity of sponsoring it.
“Restoration of the clock took about four years to complete, but it was worth it.”
The clock takes pride of place opposite where the original building stood, along with a plaque explaining its significance. |
