Jubilee Clock Tower Time Ball in Brighton, England

The Grade II listed tower, beloved by so many locals and visitors alike, thanks to its central location, was built in 1888 to celebrate Queen Victoria’s golden jubilee. The structure was commissioned by local advertiser James Willing, and a competition was promptly held by the town to decide on a designer. The winning design, although not exactly liked by many locals, was submitted by London-based architect John Johnson. It has since become the go-to meeting place in the centre of the city and has served as the focal point of many a protest—not least of all those with an anti-Victorian sentime

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