Listed town hall clock tower repairs to begin

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Repairs to the clock tower are expected to be completed in the next few months

South Tyneside Council The exterior of South Shields Town Hall with the clock tower in the centre of the image. It is an ornate, stone-built structure. An England flag is flying from another part of the building. The clockfaces sit on all four sides of the tower (only two are seen in the image) about halfway up. The tower itself has flat sides made of large stone until just above the clockfaces where it gives way to far more ornate masonry including statues and columns. — Repairs to the clock tower are expected to be completed in the next few months

Work to preserve an almost 120-year-old clock tower is begin later.

Repairs to the structure, which is part of the Grade II listed South Shields Town Hall, will see contractors work on the bell hammers, support beams and clockfaces.

South Tyneside Council described the tower as one of the area's "most recognisable landmarks", but warned it was showing signs of deterioration. The project is expected to be completed this year and will not affect access to the building.

Deputy leader Councillor Susan Sybenga said: "By investing in essential maintenance now, we're helping to protect this historic landmark and avoid more significant repairs in the future."

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