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Clocktower 125th Anniversary Celebrations
Nottingham’s premier shopping destination, Victoria Centre, is marking a major milestone this May, as its iconic Clocktower turns 125 years old and everyone’s invited to join the celebrations!
To honour this historic moment, Victoria Centre is rolling out a host of FREE, family-friendly activities to celebrate the past, present and future of Nottingham’s beloved landmark.
Kicking things off, a mini-exhibition will be unveiled on Sunday 18th May, taking visitors on a visual journey through the fascinating history of the Clocktower. Located along the Clocktower wall, the display will remain in place for the rest of the year – a nostalgic nod to 125 years of ticking time.
Then, from Tuesday 28th to Thursday 30th May, the celebrations continue in South Square with a colouring station where young artists can let their creativity shine by designing their very own version of the iconic Clocktower. The winning design will be turned into a vinyl display on the centre’s windows, proudly placed next to the real Clocktower for all to see – PLUS the winner will receive a £50 gift card of choice! Two runners-up will also receive £50 gift cards.
The fun doesn’t stop there… a social media competition will be launching on Friday 24th May, the Clocktower’s official 125th birthday, with one lucky winner bagging a £125 gift card for a Victoria Centre retailer of their choice. To win, entrants simply need to share their favourite Victoria Centre memory.
Nigel Wheatley, Centre Director at Victoria Centre commented: “Celebrating 125 years of the Clocktower is a momentous occasion, not just for Victoria Centre, but for the whole of Nottingham. The clocktower is a symbol of the city’s heritage and we’re proud to honour its legacy with activities that invite everyone to take part, reflect on their own memories, and create new ones together.
To honour this historic moment, Victoria Centre is rolling out a host of FREE, family-friendly activities to celebrate the past, present and future of Nottingham’s beloved landmark.
Kicking things off, a mini-exhibition will be unveiled on Sunday 18th May, taking visitors on a visual journey through the fascinating history of the Clocktower. Located along the Clocktower wall, the display will remain in place for the rest of the year – a nostalgic nod to 125 years of ticking time.
Then, from Tuesday 28th to Thursday 30th May, the celebrations continue in South Square with a colouring station where young artists can let their creativity shine by designing their very own version of the iconic Clocktower. The winning design will be turned into a vinyl display on the centre’s windows, proudly placed next to the real Clocktower for all to see – PLUS the winner will receive a £50 gift card of choice! Two runners-up will also receive £50 gift cards.
The fun doesn’t stop there… a social media competition will be launching on Friday 24th May, the Clocktower’s official 125th birthday, with one lucky winner bagging a £125 gift card for a Victoria Centre retailer of their choice. To win, entrants simply need to share their favourite Victoria Centre memory.
Nigel Wheatley, Centre Director at Victoria Centre commented: “Celebrating 125 years of the Clocktower is a momentous occasion, not just for Victoria Centre, but for the whole of Nottingham. The clocktower is a symbol of the city’s heritage and we’re proud to honour its legacy with activities that invite everyone to take part, reflect on their own memories, and create new ones together.
Sunday 18 May
Victoria Centre, 239 Upper Mall, Nottingham, West Midlands NG1 3QP
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