Time in York

A number of clocks stand on several corners in the city of York, providing, presumably, references to time. Most of the time, however, these clocks seem to forget their duty especially when they forget time themselves or when they tell the wrong time. The rather slow life pace of this medieval town, however, does not seem to reflect the need of these time controllers. Compelling people to walk faster? or to slow down? or just to present themselves as nice companions? I haven't found any massive digital clock here, fortunately. Watching and hearing clocks ticking away time are such a 'luxurious' and 'expensive' habit, I have to admit, but I really enjoy it.

Colors of these clocks are important. They are obviously the primary feature that drew my attention to these circular signs of modern life.

The bareness of time.









Green time for food and grocery.









Telling time before the house of God is very daring!









Brick red time invites me to a cup of tea.









This blue clock on the white building of the tourist information centre is always my favorite. The glossy blue frame is very eye-catching just like a piece of blue sky on a cloudy day: inspiring excitement and hope.







This is a very beautiful clock outside of a small church in the city centre. It looks grey-green on cloudy days, crystal blue on sunny days. A trumpeter is standing right above the clock, trumpeting soundlessly the time of the day. I found this idea of the trumpeter of time telling and clever: time passes without making any sound, but it has an imminent presence that voices itself so loud that can hardly be ignored.