D418 - Photocopies of papers re the Victoria Building's clock - (1889) - (1974)
Photocopied papers regarding the clock in the Victoria Building, comprising: printed copies of letter from Sir J A Picton, Liverpool to William Potts and Sons, Leeds regarding their proposed clock for the [Victoria Building] and commending the clock they made for him at Wavertree. 4 Mar 1889; man...
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Physical Description: | 3 items |
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Summary: | Photocopied papers regarding the clock in the Victoria Building, comprising: printed copies of letter from Sir J A Picton, Liverpool to William Potts and Sons, Leeds regarding their proposed clock for the [Victoria Building] and commending the clock they made for him at Wavertree. 4 Mar 1889; manuscript [specification by William Potts and sons] of the [Victoria Building's] clock 1891 with notes re later alterations 1966 and 1974; Brochure of William Potts and Sons describing the Victoria Building's clock and its setting in motion and listing clocks erected or being constructed by them [?1893] For further published details about the Victoria Building and its clock, see: Reginald Bushell, ‚The New Clock and Bells at University College‚ in University College Magazine, Vol.1 (New Issue) No.5, Dec. 1892, pp.67-8 and Adrian R. Allan, ‚The Victoria Building: its building, furnishing and use‚ in The University of Liverpool Recorder, No.83, April 1980, pp.227-233, and No.84, October 1980, pp.30-38. |
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Date: | (1889) - (1974) |
Reference Number: | D418 |
Separated Material: | D418/2 is a photocopy of the original which is held by the Director of Buildings Services, University of Liverpool. Mr. Potts holds the originals of D.418/1 and 3. |
Biographical/Administrative Information: | Mr. Potts is related to the maker of the Victoria Building's clock, William Potts and Sons, Leeds. |