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Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower (Old Joe)
DiscoverPlaces to seeUnited KingdomEnglandWest Midlands RegionBirmingham
Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower (Old Joe)
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Adventurer Nic
December 23, 2021
Hiking
Old Joe is the Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower on the University of Birmingham campus. It's 100m tall and is the tallest freestanding clock tower in the world.
Bumble-Bee
November 10, 2025
Hiking
The 99.06 m high clocktower is inspired by Torre del Mangia (which is a bit smaller) in Siena, though the buildings surrounding it here have a clearly different style. Visible from afar it provides good orientation to and on campus.
Ian
June 27, 2025
Hiking
If you are a student, dont walk under the arches. If the bell chimes, you will fail your degree.
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Elevation 180 m
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