Barnsley Hand Grained railway station clock
Hand Grained case — Medium 16″

Traditional railway character, individually made for your home.

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Enlarged Barnsley railway station clock in Hand Grained finish

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Barnsley Railway Station Clock

£179.95 – £249.95

Inspired by the railway heritage of Barnsley, this handsome wall clock brings the character of the great station timepieces into the home. Its period-style dial, clearly defined numerals and traditional metal hands are intended to evoke the familiar clocks that once marked the hours for generations of travellers. The historically correct substantial case provides further authenticity to the design, complemented by a protective glass lens secured by a traditional solid brass bezel.

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Choose between a warmly finished, traditional Hand Grained case and a Black case that creates a striking contrast with the dial. Both are designed to work equally well in a hallway, study, kitchen or railway enthusiast's collection. The choice of sizes offers flexibility: Medium 16″ (41 cm) is comfortably proportioned for everyday rooms, while Large 21.5″ (55 cm) has the presence to make a statement on a larger wall.

Each clock is carefully assembled to order in the UK, bringing together the finished case, dial, metal hands and a reliable high-torque, battery-powered quartz movement. The result combines the charm of historic railway design with straightforward modern timekeeping. As an individually assembled piece, it offers an appealing alternative to a mass-produced decorative wall clock.

  • Traditional railway-inspired dial behind a protective glass lens
  • High-torque battery-powered quartz movement with metal hands
  • Medium 16″ (41 cm) or Large 21.5″ (55 cm)
  • Hand Grained or Black case, individually assembled to order in the UK

UK delivery £4.95 per order · International delivery calculated at checkout.

Clock dimensions

Medium railway clock: 16 inches (40.6 cm) diameter and 1.4 inches (3.6 cm) depth

The History of Barnsley Railway Station

Historical Details

Barnsley Station History

Originally part of the South Yorkshire Railway (SYR) network during which time the station traffic had increased significantly during the industrial revolution moving coal across the nation. It enjoyed significant modernisation in the early 1900's with the line falling into LNER's management.

Passenger movement increased sensationally from the 1930's onwards particularly during World War ll when it became an important hub for troop movements and war time supplies transportation. But like so many of its neighbours Barnsley Station saw significant post war decline in use with the increased usage of roads for both freight and passenger transport.

As railway usage returned to popularity in the late 1900's the station was more or less reborn becoming a vital hub for connections to Sheffield, Leeds, and Manchester and saw a £7 million upgrade.

The Cased Railway Clock

The historically correct substantial case provides further authenticity to the design, complemented by a protective glass lens secured by a traditional solid brass bezel.

Available in Medium 16″ and Large 21.5″, with a choice of Hand Grained or Black case finish. Carefully assembled to order in the UK.