Inspired by a visit of Queen Victoria in Guernsey, this tower was inaugurated May 27, 1848. It is the work of William Colling and cost 2,000 pounds sterling. This tower dominates the town of St Peter Port and rises 100 feet above the ground.
Inspirée d’une visite de la Reine Victoria à Guernsey, cette tour fut inaugurée le 27 mai 1848. Elle est l’oeuvre de William Colling et a coûté 2000 livres sterling. cette tour domine la ville de St-Peter Port et s’élève de 100 pieds au dessus du sol.
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25/09/2013 à 14 h 41 min
looks like a gigantic rook chess piece!
25/09/2013 à 20 h 20 min
You are right but it is the only piece in the city.