Leicester Railway Clock
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Leicester Railway Station Clock

£49.95 – £79.95

Vintage Leicester Railway Station Clock – A Timeless Classic for Your Home or Office

Embrace the charm of a bygone era with this exquisite reproduction of a Vintage Railway Station Clock. With its stripped-back, contemporary design, this clock seamlessly fits into modern interiors while exuding the classic elegance of its railway roots.

The distressed dial, carefully aged for authenticity, features fine metal hands true to the period’s design. Each clock is powered by a high-torque quartz movement, ensuring precise timekeeping and reliability. Handcrafted in the UK with meticulous attention to detail, this clock stands apart from mass-produced imports, offering unparalleled quality and craftsmanship.

Not just a clock, but a statement piece that adds character to any space. Whether placed in a living room, study, or office, it serves as a perfect conversation starter and a valuable investment. With its heirloom-quality design, this clock promises to be a treasured piece for generations to come.

Key Features:

  • Authentic distressed dial with period-specific metal hands
  • High-torque quartz movement for reliable timekeeping
  • Handcrafted in the UK to superior standards
  • Unique and timeless design perfect for modern interiors
  • An heirloom-quality piece that’s both a conversation starter and a great investment

Add a touch of history and elegance to your space with this vintage-inspired clock — a true blend of style, functionality, and lasting value.

Available in two sizes Large at 16″ (41cms) and Medium at 12″ (30cms)

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Description

Leicester Central station, part of the Great Central Railway’s London Extension, opened on March 15, 1899, linking Nottingham with Marylebone, London. The station was a monumental construction project, especially given its size—at the time, it was the largest building erected in Leicester. The station’s design included a massive Staffordshire blue brick viaduct that stretched over a mile and a half, incorporating intricate girder bridges, some crossing public roads with white-glazed tile linings to enhance the light underneath. This viaduct led to the station’s location, which required the demolition of about 300 houses in the working-class Blackfriars district and the construction of new homes in Newfoundpool for displaced residents.

The station itself was built around an H-shaped island-style platform, with six tracks and bays for local services. A Roman mosaic floor uncovered in 1832 at a nearby house was preserved and displayed under the station platform, encased in a glass-ceilinged brick vault. The station had two entrances: one from Great Central Street featuring a large terracotta-lined archway and a clocktower, and another via a subway from Jarvis Street leading to a light-filled booking hall.

However, the station’s decline began after nationalisation in 1947, and by the 1960s, the Great Central was deemed redundant. The Beeching Report of 1963 led to service reductions, and by 1966, Leicester Central only operated a sparse local service. Passenger services ceased entirely in 1969, and the station was demolished in the 1970s, with much of the viaduct dismantled by the 1980s. The original Roman mosaic is now displayed in the nearby Old Jewry Wall Museum.

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