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Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
 

The Clock Tower

 
 
The Clock Tower Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 23, 2026
1. The Clock Tower Marker
Inscription. Standing in the centre of the Market Square, the clock tower was unveiled in 1865, built to house a clock presented to Aylesbury by Clerk of the Peace for Buckinghamshire, Acton Tindal.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.
 
Location. 51° 48.946′ N, 0° 48.747′ W. Marker is in Aylesbury, England, in Buckinghamshire. It is on Market Square, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 44 Market Square, Aylesbury, England HP20 2PL, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Old County Hall and Courthouse (here, next to this marker); John Hampden (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Cubitt Cars
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(about 150 meters away); Aylesbury Lace (about 150 meters away); Canal Basin (about 240 meters away); Ronnie Barker (1929-2005) (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Aylesbury Market (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Dead House (approx. one kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aylesbury.
 
Market Place Aylesbury (with clock tower) image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Valentine and Sons, Co., 1930s
2. Market Place Aylesbury (with clock tower)
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos:   1. submitted on September 26, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia.   2. submitted on September 29, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
 
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Oct. 8, 2026