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I love the Tempus Fugit Clock on Time Ball Buildings in Leeds.This photo ws taken in 2009 and shows the same time as a similar photo taken in 2006.

Extract from another thread about this -On the top and front of his premises are two large electric time-balls in direct communication with the Royal Observatory at Greenwich, which, for the benefit of the public, fall daily at 1pm., thereby enabling everyone to have 'correct' Greenwich time.To enumerate his specialities is no part of the scope of this present work. Suffice it to say that for the novelty, elegance of workmanship, and durability, they have already stood the test of 25 years public favour; and an ever-increasing business demonstrates the fact that Mr Dyson still holds the fieldIn later times, was the case that the ball fell as the window displays were dropped to the basement when the shop closed, a security move rather than emptying the winows each day I understand!

and of course a stopped clock is at least precise twice a day more than can be said for most working ones

another view

To elaborate on the everyone being on the same time theme. I believe it was due to the arrival of the trains. It suddenly became important that everyone knew exactly what the time was.

I would love to be able to see the gubbins that raised and lowered the shop windows.

i've always loved this building but i wish the clock would work

Time moves on !!Having been reading the same time since 2006... it's moved!

Does anyone know what they are doing in there? I thought the interior was listed as well as the facade, but while the builders were in the other day I spied a horrid repro 70's bar going in...?

I think I saw a sign outside saying it was going to be an indian restaurant or something Eastern at least!