The Fortnum & Mason Clock
At the top of the hour, figures of the London department store's two co-founders emerge and bow to each other.

šŸ“œ Ornamental clock on Fortnum & Mason store, standing 10 feet tall and weighing over four tonnes.
šŸ” Commissioned in 1964, it features 18 bells cast by Whitechapel Bell Foundry, playing 18th-century airs every 15 minutes.

Why Go

šŸ•°ļø Watch mechanical figures of founders William Fortnum and Hugh Mason bow to each other every hour.
šŸŽ¶ Enjoy 18th-century tunes played by its 18 bells.
šŸ“ Iconic London landmark with a rich history, a tribute to the store's original founders.

Why Avoid

āš ļø Viewing spot on the raised traffic island can be chaotic due to heavy road traffic.

Tips

šŸ‘€ The best place to watch the hourly display is the raised traffic island directly in front of the main doors.

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