This is a view of the Albert Clock in Belfast city centre.
The clock, which is 113 feet tall, was built in the 1860's as a memorial to Queen Victoria's late husband, Prince Albert.
Supported by wooden piles driven into marshy ground, the clock gradually began to lean to one side. Due to this it became known as Belfast's leaning tower of Pisa.
In an extensive restoration several years ago, the tower was straightened again.
To the left of the clock, Transport House can be seen.
This was built in the 1950's as the Northern Ireland HQ of the Transport & General Workers Union.
The building has many interesting features - not least the five storey high tiled mural depicting, in Soviet style, workers and industries of Belfast.
2 comments:
Hello! My English is not good too.
I'd apreciate for your comment on my blog that you only know the typical turist place but it's bette another Spain. He, he he.
That's very kind fo you.
One on the first skycraper in Belfast. isn't it?
I study English alone at home. Step by step......
A bear hug. FroMurcia.
I like that clock! And thanks for including the history- I think it makes it even more interesting.
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