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Essex,3 mins

Why do Essex supermarkets have clocks?

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From sundials to microwaves and smartphones to cars, we've been measuring time for centuries. But did you know that many Essex supermarkets have a clock tower? The design trend goes back to the 1970s and began with a store in South Woodham Ferrers. Essex film maker Chris Spargo has been investigating... Picture credit: Mark Hardie/ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½.

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