McVitie’s Clock

McVities Clock
Credit: Evelyn R
Credit: Alexandra McCulloch
Credit: Alexandra McCulloch
Falmouth - Kicking Goat
‘Kicking Goat’ feature in Kimberley Park, Falmouth, derived from a piece designed for the McViitie’s Clock. Credit: Paul Spooner, 2013)
Credit: Moira Langston
Credit: Violet Langston
Garden Festival 'zone'

recreation_and_sport

Sponsor, if appropriate

United Biscuits PLC

Type of object

pavilion_building_or_other_structure

Current situation

unknown

Notes

Designed by Charles Hayward, and mainly constructed by him and his son (private correspondence). Alternatively, designed by Don Gray and Paul Spooner for Saunders Design, London (Design Week, 29 April 1988). Paul Spooner's 'kicking goat' design was expanded upon and remade in several versions - one exists in Kimberley Park, Falmouth (recorded 2013). More info here.

4 comments

  1. Moira Langston says:

    I have a photo of this – is a scanned copy of use?

    Reply

    1. Yes please! You can email it to us (link at foot of page), if that’s easier

      Reply
  2. Chris Procter says:

    Hi, I remember as a child, the McVities clock being in the reception area of Yorkhill Children’s hospital after the festival. I am sure there was a little plaque as well. My guess is that this was around 1989/90. No idea how long it stayed for.

    Reply

    1. This is the first we’ve ever heard about this. Amazing if true! A difficult one to check up on, however. It does make sense, and it’s the kind of object you wouldn’t mistake. I’ll put a shout out and see if anyone might possibly be able to help. Thank you very much for letting us know.

      Reply

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