Birch Memorial Clock Tower

Clock tower Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

What to expect

The Birch Memorial Clock Tower, also known as Menara Jam Peringatan Birch, is a beautiful clock tower located in a square inside Old Ipoh. The four-sided tower is surrounded by four statues representing the four pillars of British administration: Loyalty, Justice, Patience, and Fortitude. The clock tower was built in 1909 at a cost of $25,000 to commemorate James W. W. Birch, the first British Resident of Perak. The tower features four panels that depict the growth of civilization, including scenes from the Stone Age, the Iron Age, and the Byzantine Empire. The clock tower is a great place for walking around and capturing amazing pictures

Plan your family visit to the Birch Memorial Clock Tower with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Birch Memorial Clock Tower and were fascinated by its history and architecture

Highlights: We enjoyed learning about the history of the clock tower and identifying the characters depicted on its panels ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the clock tower and were fascinated by its history

Highlights: The kids enjoyed identifying the historical figures on the tower, and the adults enjoyed learning about the history of the tower ✨