The Mercer Memorial Clock Tower
Introduction
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The Mercer Memorial Clock Tower
Image: © David Dixon Taken: 21 Jul 2012
The Mercer Memorial Clock Tower was erected in 1903 in memory of John Mercer. Mercer, who was born in the town, was an industrial chemist who revolutionised the dyeing of cotton with his invention of the process of “Mercerisation” which improves lustre, handling and other properties of the cotton. The monument is a Grade II listed building (http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-183883-mercer-memorial-tower-great-harwood British Listed Buildings).
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Image Location
Latitude
53.785516
Longitude
-2.408233