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

Traditional railway character, individually made for your home.

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Enlarged Derby railway station clock in Hand Grained finish

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Derby Railway Station Clock

£179.95 – £249.95

Inspired by the railway heritage of Derby, 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 Derby Railway Station

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.

Choose Medium 16″ or Large 21.5″, in Hand Grained or Black finish. Made to order in the UK.

Station History

A short history of Derby’s railway history.

The station opened in 1856, with several improvements over its first decade, being extended three times in 1860, 1867 and 1868. But there’s so much more to Derby’s railway legacy, especially when you consider how its industrial heart was built around the railways. The formation of the Midland Railway in 1844 not only led to the expansion of railway networks but also created an industrial hub right in Derby. As one of the key railway workshops, Derby’s engineering influence spread across the country. The city became a central player in the manufacturing of locomotives, which was essential for the growth of Britain’s transport infrastructure in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Derby Station

Derby Station in the early 1900's

The railway's role in the wider industrial revolution can't be overstated either. Beyond just transportation, it played a huge part in fuelling the growth of other industries like coal, steel, and iron—especially in the Midlands. The Midland Railway’s huge influence in the British Isles, from Carlisle to London, made Derby one of the most significant cities in the country when it came to engineering and manufacturing. You can still see echoes of that legacy today, with sites like the Derby Silk Mill museum, which offers a deep dive into the city’s industrial past.

The fact that Derby remained a major railway hub even after the railway groups were merged in 1923, and later under British Railways, reflects how integral the city was to the country’s transport network. That persistence is also seen in how the city adapted over the decades—through nationalisation, the Beeching cuts, and even privatisation. The preservation of the Midland Railway’s history, with sites like the Midland Railway Centre and Peak Rail, allow future generations to connect with the past and understand how railway development shaped the social and economic fabric of Derby and give visitors the opportunity to experience what it was like to travel on the lines that helped build Derby’s industrial notable strength.