AN HISTORIC clock that towers over the streets of York and has been dormant for more than a decade has been repaired.

The clock on St Saviour’s Church, home to York Archaeological Trust’s DIG attraction, has finally started ticking again.

Made by York master clockmaker GJF Newey, the St Saviour’s Church clock was one of many installed nationwide to honour those who fell in the First World War.

It stopped working in 1999 when the tower floor was deemed a hazard, preventing its continued maintenance.

Thanks to ongoing support and a significant donation from Noel G Terry Charitable Trust, plus investment from York Archaeological Trust, work is has now been carried out to restore the clock to its former glory. A new floor has been installed in the tower so the clock can be maintained.

John Walker, York Archaeological Trust chief executive, said: “This 1920s clock is a wonderful example of Newey’s work. It’s a graceful piece of engineering with every detail finished to the highest standard. We are pleased that this slice of the past will be back up and running and in full working order.”