CALEDONIAN ROAD

Wild life gardens

The Tolpuddle Cafe

Playground

Community orchard

Iron birds cage

Basketball court

Caledonian Park

Who build it?
——— The cally clock tower in the center area of the park was once built as part of Copenhagen House in early 18th century. (Private space)
——— In 1851, Copenhagen House be destroyed for the new Metropolitan Cattle Market, the architect was James Bunstone Bunning. And The clock tower be built at the same time. (Share space)
——— In 1939, it belongs to army, used as a vehicle storage during the World war II. (Military space)
——— The London County Council (LCC) & Islington County Council bought the site in 1969, and start to build housing at the north side. And the north of the market road area as the public park open in 1970. Now the Caledonian park friends group protect the amenities and wildlife of the park. (Free space)

Who use it?
——— Manor owner, Market vendor, army, resident and citizens.

Who benefit it?
——— Manor owner, Market vendor, The government, The London County Council (LCC) & Islington County Council, resident and citizens.

Cally Clock Tower

Designed by James Bunstone Bunnings, built in 1855
Located at market road where the market originally occupied thirty acres of ground

Clock tower is planed with seven stages,
Surrounded by projecting York stone balcony

Tower is built with Portland stone facing

Now become a tourist attraction site, history of the clock tower being explained.