Redcar'S clock is set to ring out once more.
A turret bell, discovered in storage at Kirkleatham Museum, will be fitted to the clock, which lost its previous bell after hotel guests and residents complained it was disturbing their sleep.
It currently has pride of place in the window of nearby Clinkard's shoe shop.
The bell was unveiled on Tuesday by well-known fundraiser, Norman Evans, who dedicated £1,000 from his high street busking for the Clock Restoration Fund, the largest single contribution so far.
He started collecting for the clock after a conversation with his former teacher Vera Robinson, who is chairman of the Friends of Redcar Town Clock.
"I had a heart attack in May but I've managed to raise £800 since then," he said.
Mrs Robinson said: "Striking the hour will be a help to all, especially blind and partially sighted people - but at night the bell will be silenced so hotel guests can sleep in peace.
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