Plaque

{Plaque beneath a medallion of King Edward VII:}
Coronation clock tower - a structure of special architectural interest.
The clock tower, designed by architect John Johnson, was built on land donated by Surbiton UDC to commemorate the coronation of HRH King Edward VII in 1902. His medallion can be seen above. The initials E A on the weather vane represent King Edward and Queen Alexandra.
Work began in 1905 and was completed in 1908.
In 1963 the tower was in such a poor condition that demolition was considered, but it was repaired later with local funding. The four clock faces were fitted with an electric mechanism in the 1970s.
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames undertook full restoration of the clock, stonework and spire in 2007 to ensure its preservation as an important landmark and valuable timepiece.

{Between the emblems of the Urban District Council of Surbiton and Royal Kingston:}
2007 restoration works funded by: The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, English Heritage, The Heritage of London Trust, Waitrose Limited.
Consultants: NPS Group
Contractor: Cliveden Conservation Workshop Ltd

Unveiled by HRH The Earl of Wessex KG KCVO on 3rd July 2008.