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Why is this clock tower so unassuming? The Epsom Clock Tower stands before us. It’s a monument to Epsom’s intriguing past. You see, before the grand clock tower graced this spot, a quaint weatherboarded Watch House stood here. It was a simpler time then. The Watch House, dating back to the days of the Epsom Spa, served a dual purpose. It housed the fire engine and, rather surprisingly, a temporary lock-up. Imagine spending a night in a makeshift cell, awaiting trial in the next town. The old Watch House was eventually demolished in 1847. The village decided to replace it with a proper clock tower, a symbol of progress. The task fell upon two London architects, James Butler and Henry Hodge. Their winning design, a blend of red and Suffolk brick, soared to a height of 70 feet. The tower, completed in 1847, quickly became the heart of Epsom. It witnessed countless public events, from grand celebrations to solemn commemorations. The Epsom Clock Tower has seen it all. It even played a key role in 1937 when the charter declaring Epsom and Ewell a borough was officially handed over right here, at its foot.

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