Chennai’s Public Clocks and Clock Towers | History Times with Historian V Sriram

Chennai’s Public Clocks and Clock Towers: This video explores the history of public clocks in Chennai when they were introduced, how they were used, and why they mattered. Starting from the colonial period, clocks became important fixtures in government buildings, railway stations, churches, and commercial establishments. Before personal watches were common, these public clocks helped the city function. We look at some of the city’s most significant clocks including those at Ripon Buildings, Central Station, P. Orr & Sons, and a few old churches. We also touch upon who maintained them, where they were made, and how they were kept running for decades. Today, many of these clocks are no longer in use, but they remain part of Chennai’s built heritage quiet reminders of a time when public timekeeping played a vital role in everyday life. . . #ChennaiHeritage #PublicClocks #ClockTowers #ColonialArchitecture #TimekeepingHistory #UrbanHeritage #RiponBuilding #ChennaiCentral #POrrAndSons #ChurchHistory #IndianHistory #ChennaiLandmarks #HistoricalBuildings #VintageChennai #LostTime #ArchitecturalHistory #CityOfClocks #HeritageWalks #MadrasHistory #ChennaiThroughTime #sriramv