Where is the Farley Clock Tower?

Farley Clock Tower at Carter's Green, West Bromwich, B70 9LG

 

In brief

Clock tower dated 1897 by Edward Pincher, red brick and terracotta. It was put up in honour of the first Mayor of West Bromwich, Reuben Farley (1826 - 1899), who served four terms in office.

Farley Clock Tower (January 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

 

Farley Clock Tower - history

Reuben Farley (1826 - 1899) was the first Mayor of West Bromwich and served four terms, in 1897 he was honoured with a clock tower in his name at Carters Green.

Farley Clock Tower (January 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

The clock tower was designed by Edward Pincher, made of red brick and terracotta, with a clock face on all four sides.

Farley Clock Tower (January 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

There is a weather vane on the top.

Farley Clock Tower (January 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

There is also three relief panels by Albert Hopkins.

Farley Clock Tower (January 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

One relief panel is of Reuben Farley himself.

Farley Clock Tower (January 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

The second relief panel is of Oak House.

Farley Clock Tower (January 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

The third relief panel is of West Bromwich Town Hall.

Farley Clock Tower (January 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

On the other side is a doorway.

Farley Clock Tower (January 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

The clock tower at Carters Green is between Dudley Street and the West Bromwich High Street.

Farley Clock Tower (January 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown