A CHURCH clock is keeping time again after restoration.
The timepiece, in the tower of St Nicholas' Church, in Durham Market Place, has not worked since 2001.
The clock was made in 1871 by Dents of London, and, until 2001, the chimes had not been heard for 30 years.
The work was co-ordinated by the council's conservation and design team.
Conservation officer Lee Hall said: "The clock set is an important part of Durham's history, but due to poor maintenance and general wear and tear over the years, it had suffered and become unreliable.
"It is great to see the clock back in working order and to hear the chimes ringing again after a 30-year silence."
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