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Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower
Also known as Old Joe
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 Other Information
- Upon completion in 1908 the Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower became the tallest freestanding clock tower in the world, a title it still holds today over a century later.
- The building is named after Joseph Chamberlain, the famous Victorian statesman, but more affectionately known locally as "Old Joe".
- A single lift shaft runs up the centre of the structure and this used to be available for access by students all the time until a suicide caused the university authorities to limit access.
- The Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower is believed to be the inspiration of one of the Two Towers that JRR Tolkein named his book after.
 Companies
If your company has been involved with the Design/Build, Supply or Maintenance of this building please submit your details. - Architect
- Aston Webb and Ingress Bell
- Developer
- University of Birmingham
 Reference Data
- Reference No.
- 156
- First Uploaded
- 19-02-2006
- Last Editorial Date
- 30-10-2010
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- Address
- Edgbaston Campus, University of Birmingham, Birmingham. B15
- Council
- Birmingham City Council
- County
- West Midlands
- Region
- West Midlands
- Country
- United Kingdom
View in Google Maps  Available office space in B15
Somerville House Limited Edgbaston, Harborne Road, Edgbaston Remax Edgbaston Ltd Calthorpe Business Centre, Calthorpe Road, Birmingham Executive Communication Centres Edgbaston, Hagley Road, Edgbaston Find Other Offices - Status
- Complete
- Proposal date
- 1900
- Construction start date
- 1900
- Completion date
- 1908
- Heritage Status
- Grade II
- Style
- Neo Classical
- Roof Height (AGL)
- 100.00
- Number of Lifts
- 1
Market Data- Primary Use
- Clock Tower
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