The '#Rolex #building' at #Newcastle-upon-Tyne, #England. This impressive building on Blackett Street was commissioned by Thomas Cooke who asked architect, James Cackett, to "design a new building of elegant proportions". Northern Goldsmiths was started in 1892 by Thomas Cooke. In 1932 the Company installed the golden clocks each of them finished in 24ct gold leaf, they are over fourteen and a half feet in height and weigh one and a half tons. The clock is surmounted by a "life size" golden lady, based on the figure of Venus, whose outstretched arms symbolise progress. #IgersNewcastle #Northumberland #clock #watch #architecture #lights #decor #design #travel #tourism #tourist #history #culture

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