The town clock, Machynlleth, c. 1885

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Photographed by John Thomas.

The clock was erected by the people of Machynlleth to mark the coming-of-age of Charles Stewart Vane-Tempest, Viscount Castlereagh, eldest son of the 5th Marquis of Londonderry of Plas Machynlleth. The 21st birthday was in July 1873 but due to a family bereavement, celebrations took place in July 1874 when the foundation stone was laid.

Source:
http://pmsa.courtauld.ac.uk/pmsa/AH/POWYS027.htm

Owner:
The National Library of Wales
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Copyright Details:
The National Library of Wales 2001
Publisher Ref:
GTJ12789
Item uploaded:
2/9/2009
Date originally created:
1880-1889
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