The town clock that only chimes on social media
The landmark in the middle of the Powys town was paid for by residents in the 19th Century, to celebrate the 21st birthday of the Fifth Marquess of Londonderry's eldest son, who lived nearby.A plaque on the clock says it was erected in 1873 - but it was actually finished in 1874 because of a family bereavement
It first broke in 1881 after a storm shattered two of the clock's faces and locals again dipped into their pockets to pay for repairs. "It's by the bus stop so nobody knows if it's the right time when they look at the timetable because they can't compare it," one local told the BBC.While another passer-by pointed out: "It is a sad thing because it makes the town feel that there's not enough investment in it.
The bill will account for more than 5% of the town council's annual budget, with the other half of the funds coming from Welsh historic buildings body Cadw.
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