But then, this clock is different in another way - I know the occasion it was meant to commemorate. Even though Simpson & Co. has not splashed it about, putting up this clock was one of the things that Simpsons did to celebrate their sesquicentennial - their 150th anniversary. The reason for reticence probably is that while it is generally accepted that Simpson & Co., was established some time in the very early 1840s, the exact date remains a mystery. Even the Amalgamations Group's website says about Simpson & Co., ".....its origins dating back to 1840" - delightfully vague!
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and now, i know a new word [:)]
>> CB>> I had to use it somewhere, didn't I? ;)
U seem to revel in old madras history. Some clock towers have given way to some buildings I presume. I used to see quite a lot of them long ago thst I forgot their locations now.
>> Ravindran>> You're right, I do like history. Let me know if you remember any of the clock towers!
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