Halifax Town Clock

The idea of a clock for the British Army and Royal Navy garrison at Halifax is credited to Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, who arranged for a turret clock to be manufactured before his return to England in 1800. It is said that Prince Edward, then commander-in-chief of all military forces in British North America, wished to resolve the tardiness of the local garrison.

The clock tower is a three-tiered (three storey), irregular octagon tower built atop a one storey white clapboard building of classic Palladian proportions. It was erected on the east slope of Citadel Hill facing Barrack (now Brunswick) Street. The clock face is 4-sided displaying Roman numerals.

Photo 163, Sept 2003

Halifax Town Clock

Clock tower, other buildings seen from the Citadel

Photo 302, Sept 2003

Halifax Town Clock

Clock tower, other buildings seen from the Citadel

Photo 267, Sept 2003