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Under the Red Ball
Dimmeys History Credits
Under the Red Ball
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Under the Red Globe
The clock tower and globe were built in 1910 as an important part of Dimmeys advertising.
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The globe originally consisted of ruby-coloured glass. It was lit internally, making an impressive beacon that could be seen for miles around.
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On Friday and Saturday evenings , shoppers were entertained by musicians who played from bandstand balconies on the upper level of the tower.
The red globe was replaced with copper in 1939.
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