HISTORY OF ILFORD

THE CLOCK TOWER

Builder and Councillor, W.P Griggs, erected a Clock Tower made of Portland stone at Ilford Broadway in 1901 as a gift to the town. It had a weather vane at the top and a drinking fountain below, and became a popular meeting place. Due to tramway improvements the Clock Tower moved to South Park in 1923 where a German V2 rocket would later bring it to a untimely end during World War II.

Message: "Dear Florrie, Just a line hoping this finds you well as it leaves me at present hoping to see you on Wed. I live about 20min walk from here hope you will like it. With love to Alice & yourself Florrie xxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxxx"

Posted: 3rd December 1906

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Message: "Dear M, Becca thought you would like to come to tea tomorrow (Thursday) & bring some songs. It is Nellie's last day so we want to have a musical evening. Becca is downstairs. With love to Mother & self, Florrie"

Posted: 17th April 1907

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Message: "Dear Clare, Just a card to say I am getting on nicely I hope dear you are the same. If you do come to Ilford next week let me know I will try and meet you at this Clock. With best love M A L"

Posted: 6th September 1909

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Message: "Dear G.ma, Thought you would like a card. Excuse scribble. Just coming on to rain. Love from B.E.E."

Posted: 27th November 1909

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Message:  "Dear Mother, Received letter and order quite safe this morning. Hope weather keeps fine for you if you go to Southend with love from all at Ilford Rose"

Posted: 20th July 1910

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Message:  "Just a line hoping all are quite well. I am waiting for a long letter from you, as it is your turn to write. No startling news to tell you, so make haste and send me some. Isn't the weather enough to make anyone say rash things.Tata now. Love from us both, F.J.A"

Posted: 20th March 1914

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Written by Raymond Small

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