Chester, England: Eastgate Clock

You can guess what the most photographed clock in England is. What's No. 2?

Yes, it's this one. The Eastgate Clock in Chester. It's second only to Big Ben, in case the subject comes up in a game of Trivial Pursuit.

The Clock is on top of a bridge above a longtime gate to the city, which is surrounded by Roman walls. This gate has been around since 1768, but a clock was added in 1899 to celebrate a jubilee of Queen Victoria's reign. OK, they were two years later for that, but I'm sure Her Highness appreciated the gesture. It has a clock on all four sides. 

I have a photo of the face of the clock from close range, but for whatever reason I found this shot more interesting because of the surroudings. The view from the clock is about what you'd expect: