The clocks may have gone back but for the beautiful Victorian one on the Parade Square, it’s a new beginning thanks to the generosity of the Gordonians. The fundraising campaign for its renovation meant that the clock that has kept the school running on time since the mid-1800s has now been restored to its former glory. Originally it boasted a hand-wound mechanism, changing to a mains-operated movement around 30 years ago. Now it is fully synchronised with gold leaf hands and Roman numerals and is set to serve generations to come.

The Mayor of Surrey Heath, Cllr Louise Ashbery unveiled plaques recognising the donors to the clock appeal, last week following the 140th Anniversary walk by students. The plaques will be placed on the pillars close to the new clock. Thank you to all those who donated towards this much-loved Gordon’s time piece. 

 

 

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