Act of Parliament Clock blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: The Act of Parliament Clock When the State introduced a tax on all clocks by Act of Parliament in 1797, and the private timepiece became a luxury, the people of Stevenage installed a public clock near this site.

The Act of Parliament Clock commemorates the 1797 tax on clocks, highlighting the community's response in Stevenage by installing a public clock to ensure access to timekeeping for all residents.