Gorleston's former library clock to return to the High Street

The clock used to be on the corner of Gorleston's Carnegie library - before it was knocked down

Gorleston's Carngie clock has been in storage for the past 45 years
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 21st Feb 2022

Once a familiar site on the High Street in Gorleston, a clock which has been in storage for the past 40 years is due to go on show once more.

The clock was once placed on the corner of Gorleston's Carnegie Library, until the building was knocked down in 1975.

Thanks to the work of volunteers, the clock is due to be return to the High Street at the new Palace Cinema.

Its due to undergo restroation at the Michlmayr Clock and Watch Restorers of Norwich over the next few months, with the hope it can go back on show this summer.

Gorleston Carnegie Clock Group raised around ÂŁ6,000 towards the work, with the council stepping in to fund in ÂŁ8,500.

Local council leader Carl Smith said: "The Gorleston Carnegie Clock Group has worked so hard to get the clock reinstated along Gorleston High Street. We are happy to be able to help restore this landmark.

"The centre of Gorleston is really important for the borough, and I know lots of people will have fond memories of the clock and will be pleased to see it back in pride of place."

More than 2,500 Carnegie libraries were built around the world between 1883 and 1929, funded by Scottish American philapthropist Andrew Carnegie.

The clock was originally bought by the County Borough of Great Yarmouth in 1907 for ÂŁ110.

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