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Clock Tower (built 1930), Stoke Park, Bristol, England Arp
A clock tower is an architectural structure housing a turret clock. Clock Tower may also refer to: Buildings * Clock Tower, Anantapur * Clock Tower of Ateca * Clock Tower, Brighton * Clock Tower, Erode * Clock Tower, Faisalabad * Clock Tower, Herne Bay * Clock Tower, Hong Kong * Clock Tower (Iquique) * Clock Tower, Korçë * Clock Tower of Murshidabad * Clock Tower (Podgorica) * Clock Tower (Rome, Georgia) * Clock Tower, Sialkot * Clock Tower, St Albans * Clock Tower, Tirana * Clock Tower of Ulcinj * Clock Tower (Westminster), the former name of the tower containing Big Ben * Deira Clocktower * The Clocktower (restaurant), restaurant in New York, USA Arts, entertainment and media * ''Clock Tower'' (series), a horror adventure video game series ** ''Clock Tower'' (1995 video game) ** ''Clock Tower'' (1996 video game) ** '' Clock Tower II: The Struggle Within'' ** ''Clock Tower 3'' See also * Big Ben * List of clock towers This is a list of clock towers by locatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clock Tower
Clock towers are a specific type of structure which house a turret clock and have one or more clock faces on the upper exterior walls. Many clock towers are freestanding structures but they can also adjoin or be located on top of another building. Some other buildings also have clock faces on their exterior but these structures serve other main functions. Clock towers are a common sight in many parts of the world with some being iconic buildings. One example is the Elizabeth Tower in London (usually called "Big Ben", although strictly this name belongs only to the bell inside the tower). Definition There are many structures which may have clocks or clock faces attached to them and some structures have had clocks added to an existing structure. According to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat a structure is defined as a building if at least fifty percent of its height is made up of floor plates containing habitable floor area. Structures that do not meet this crite ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clock Tower, Sialkot
upThe clock tower in 2015, Sialkot, Pakistan The Sialkot Clock Tower ( ur, ) also known as Iqbal Square ( ur, ), is situated in Saddar Bazar, Sialkot Cantonment, Pakistan. It was built in 1922. Published 30 June 2013, Retrieved 10 August 2017 See also * List of clock towers in Pakistan * * Clock Tower * |
Clock Tower 3
is a survival horror video game co-produced by Capcom and Sunsoft for the PlayStation 2. Released in 2002, it is the fourth installment in the Clock Tower (series), ''Clock Tower'' series, and the first and only video game directed by Japanese film director Kinji Fukasaku. The plot and characters have very little relation with the previous ''Clock Tower'' games. The story follows 14-year-old Alyssa Hamilton who is part of a family lineage of female warriors who travel through time to defeat evil spirits. Alyssa travels from her time in 2003 London to the 1940s and 1960s in order to defeat these "Entities" and bring peace to troubled souls. As opposed to the Adventure game#Point-and-click adventure games, point-and-click gameplay used in the previous games, ''Clock Tower 3'' is the first game in the series to incorporate direct control over the protagonist. Alyssa is given no weapon for the majority of the game, and must evade and hide from her pursuers. These enemies, known as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Struggle Within
''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with nouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of the archaic pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clock Tower (1996 Video Game)
''Clock Tower'', known in Japan as is a survival horror point-and-click adventure game developed by Human Entertainment and released for the PlayStation (console), PlayStation in 1996. It is the second game in the ''Clock Tower (series), Clock Tower'' series after the Clock Tower (1995 video game), original ''Clock Tower'', which was released exclusively in Japan for the Super Famicom one year prior. The story takes place in Norway and follows a variety of characters as they attempt to survive the return of Scissorman and uncover the mystery of his seemingly immortal state. The scenarios encountered and endings vary widely based upon the player's actions. Director Hifumi Kono was not interested in developing a sequel to the original ''Clock Tower'' at first, but was swayed after seeing the technical possibilities of the next-generation consoles. Kono had difficulty in choosing the platform to develop on, but eventually settled for the PlayStation despite its uncertain future. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clock Tower (1995 Video Game)
is a survival horror point-and-click adventure game developed and published by Human Entertainment for the Super Famicom in 1995. It is the first installment in the Clock Tower (series), ''Clock Tower'' series. The story follows orphan Jennifer Simpson soon after she is adopted by the Barrows family along with other orphaned girls. Shortly after arriving at the Barrows family manor, one of the other children is killed by a stalker called Scissorman. Jennifer must then explore the Barrows Mansion to find a way to escape while evading Scissorman, leading to one of the game's multiple endings. ''Clock Tower'' utilizes a point and click interface with the player controlling a cursor to direct Jennifer's actions. Much of ''Clock Tower''s plot and artistic style are inspired by the works of Italian horror film director Dario Argento, most notably ''Phenomena (film), Phenomena'' (1985). Director Hifumi Kono loved horror films like this and wanted the game to feel like one. Many of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clock Tower (series)
is a survival horror point-and-click adventure video game series created by Hifumi Kono. The series includes four games in total. The first entry, ''Clock Tower'' (1995), was developed by Human Entertainment and released on the Super Famicom in Japan. Human Entertainment developed two more entries, ''Clock Tower'' (1996) and '' Clock Tower II: The Struggle Within'' (1998), which were released on the PlayStation and localized outside Japan. The fourth and most recent title, ''Clock Tower 3'' (2002), was by Capcom and Sunsoft for the PlayStation 2. Gameplay in the series generally involves the player hiding and escaping from enemy pursuers without any weapons to defeat them. Scissorman is a reoccurring antagonist and sometimes the sole enemy in the game. Kono's inspiration for the first ''Clock Tower'' title came from watching Italian film director Dario Argento's horror films, especially his film ''Phenomena'' (1985). The game began as an experimental project with a low budget ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Clocktower (restaurant)
The Clocktower is an American restaurant located at the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Tower in the Flatiron District of Manhattan, New York City. Despite its name it is on the second floor of the building, not in the structure's clock tower. The Clocktower received a Michelin star in the 2018 Michelin Guide for New York City. The restaurant lost the star in 2022. To enter the restaurant, diners walk through the lobby of the Edition Hotel, also located in the building. The Clocktower is a collaboration between Philadelphia-based restaurateur Stephen Starr and London-based chef Jason Atherton. It is Atherton's first restaurant project in the United States. Design The restaurant has a dining area, a separate bar, and a room with a billiards table. The dining area is split into three separate rooms. The restaurant is decorated throughout with black and white photographs, mostly taken in New York City. Guests are provided a booklet with information about the pictures upon re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deira Clocktower
Deira Clocktower ( ar, دوار الساعة ديرة), originally referred to as the Dubai Clock Tower, is a roundabout in Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Telegraph newspaper listed Dubai Clock Tower among the 17 most beautiful clock towers around the world. Location Dubai Clock Tower is located at the intersection of Umm Hurair Road and route D 89 (Al Maktoum Road) in the locality of Al Rigga. Now a prominent monument in Deira, the roundabout provides access to the Al Maktoum Bridge, the first land crossing constructed between Deira and Bur Dubai. The surrounding area is commercially important, and includes the offices of major international airlines operating in UAE. It can be reached by Dubai Metro The Dubai Metro is a rapid transit rail network in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is currently operated by the French company Keolis. The Red Line and Green Line are operational, with a major 15 km (9.3 mi) extension to the Red L .... The neare ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clock Tower (Westminster)
Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the Great Clock of Westminster, at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, England, and the name is frequently extended to refer also to the clock and the clock tower. The official name of the tower in which Big Ben is located was originally the Clock Tower, but it was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II. The tower was designed by Augustus Pugin in a neo-Gothic style. When completed in 1859, its clock was the largest and most accurate four-faced striking and chiming clock in the world. The tower stands tall, and the climb from ground level to the belfry is 334 steps. Its base is square, measuring on each side. Dials of the clock are in diameter. All four nations of the UK are represented on the tower on shields featuring a rose for England, thistle for Scotland, shamrock for Ireland, and leek for Wales. On 31 May 2009, celebrations were held to mark the tower's 150th annive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clock Tower Of Ulcinj
The Clock Tower of Ulcinj ( Montenegrin: ''Sahat kula, Сахат кула'', , Turkish: ''Saat Kulesi''), was built in Ulcinj, Montenegro in 1754 during the Ottoman Empire The Ottoman Empire, * ; is an archaic version. The definite article forms and were synonymous * and el, Оθωμανική Αυτοκρατορία, Othōmanikē Avtokratoria, label=none * info page on book at Martin Luther University ... rule over the city, with the help of donations made by the citizens of Ulcinj. The name comes from the Turkish ''Saat Kulesi'' which literally means "Clock Tower" in English. Purposes The main purposes of the tower were calling people to their jobs, reminding them of their duties and making them aware of the time. Its location was carefully chosen, as it can be seen or its clock heard from every part of the town. It has a rectangular base, and it was made of a nicely irregular cut stone. The Sahat Kulla is located near the Namazgjahu Mosque and Kryepazari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clock Tower, Tirana
The Clock Tower of Tirana (), was built in 1822 in Tirana, Albania by Et'hem bey Mollaj, a Bejtexhinj poet who also finished the Et'hem Bey Mosque next to the clock tower. Watchmaster Ismail Tufina was the first to assemble the Tirana clock mechanism in 1822. It is a monument of culture of first category, approved on 24 May 1948. The stairs have 90 steps that go in a spiral fashion. It is tall and was the tallest building in the city at the time. Since the restoration of 2016, 9,833 visitors were counted, who have visited the tower. The installation of the clock was done by the renowned Tufina watchmakers. The Tufina's took care of the clock from 1822 until 1973 when forcefully removed by the communist regime. History The clock tower was built by the Ottoman Turks in an Islamic style and with simply a bell from Venice to be rung every hour. Ismail Tufina was the first watchmaker of the clock tower in 1822. In 1916 during World War I the clock was damaged. It took until 1928 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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