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English Regency Bracket Clock Case circa 1820    US $200.00

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C L C Ives Triple Decker Strap Movement Shelf Clock    US $525.00

ANTIQUE 16 SMITHS RAILWAY GALLERY WALL CLOCK WATCH NR    US $325.00

ANTIQUE 1727 ENGLISH CHINOISERIE LONGCASE GRANDFR CLK    US $6,600.00

VINTAGE GERMAN QUARTZ WALL CLOCK    US $80.00

SETH THOMAS SEVERN FINEST GRADE ANTIQUE DORIC CLCK 1924    US $154.50

VINTAGE ENGLISH ART DECO WALL CLOCK REGULATOR ENFIELD    US $410.00

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ANTIQUE ENGLISH MARQUETRY INLAID NEW HAVEN WALL CLOCK    US $1,100.00

The most beautiful French clocks Tardy clock    US $71.00

St Georgen™ German Pendulum Glass Door Wood Wall Clock    US $119.97

Antique Sheet Iron Paint Decorated Tall Case Clock Face    US $400.00

Victorian stl JEWELED Battery Mantel Clock Cherub Putti    US $99.99

Beautiful English Grandfather Clock From the 1700s    US $12,900.00

Antique American Tall Case Grandfather Clock Circa 1780    US $6,900.00

Elmer Stennis Bracket Clock Antique English Movement    US $3,850.00

English Domestic Clocks Dials Types Periods Rare Book    US $89.00

new text clock multi languages Artem Lebedev    US $280.00

English 8 Day Ship Clock    US $350.00

Kassel Black Forest Cuckoo Clock Made In Germany NEW    US $146.50

Stunning English Porcelain FLOW BLUE Mantle Clock    US $295.00

Heavy Brass 8 inch Enamel Dial Ships Clock Seconds Bit    US $75.00

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Very Rare Seth Thomas Marine external bell clock    US $122.50

Vintage SMITH ENFIELD Art Deco Clock in Box 1950s Works    US $495.00

The JH Miller II Grandfather Clock What a Beauty NEW    US $17,432.80

Howard Miller Grandfather Clock JH Miller II 611 031    US $17,432.80

Antique Grandfather Long Case Clocks Rare Book    US $95.00

St Georgen™ German Electronic Chimes Quartz Wall Clock    US $199.97

Ansonia Cabinet Antique No 1 antique mantel clock    US $2,200.00

English Art Deco Smiths Enfield Oak Mantel Clock 1930s    US $350.00

Fine English Art Deco Solid Oak Wood Mantel Clock 1930s    US $350.00

Victorian stl JEWELED Figural Mantel Clock Cherub Putti    US $125.00

Antique English Bronze Porcelain JH Hamilton Clock 19    US $2,499.99

Hunting Cuckoo Clock    US $200.00

Quality UK Shipping Trunk Including All Shipping Costs    US $400.00

Single Fusee Victorian English Pub Clock by A Hurt    US $1,595.00

Eli Terry Wooden Works Tall Case Reduced by Over Half    US $2,995.00

FAB ENGLISH WESTMINSTER OAK TABLE OR BRACKET CLOCK    US $495.00

RARE GERMAY BLACK FOREST WALL CLOCK 1890    US $350.00

Book Carriage Clocks Their History and Development    US $160.00

Antique English French Platform Balance Mantel Clock    US $125.00

Monumental Clock Tower in Victoria

The capital of the Seychelles, Victoria on Mahe Island has prominence. However, it still retains a small town, very intimate feel. Walking down the street, it seems everybody knows everybody and smiles as they go.

Though it was originally settled in 1778 by the French and still retains much French colonial flavour, it was eventually named after Queen Victoria when the Brits occupied the town.

Visitors will be charmed by the old part of town with charming, narrow streets and rather worn down but authentic colonial buildings. The newer part of the city has the new deluxe hotels, garden parks, cafes and wider streets. In the very centre of the city is the characteristic and monumental clock tower. It is a cute replica of the Little Ben that stands outside Victoria station in London, but looks decidedly out of place in this quaint town. Thus, it stands statuesquely by the court house.

Other interesting sites are the Anglican and Roman Catholic cathedrals and the Capuchin House, which is quite unique in architecture and served once as a seminary for priests.

Tourists who thirst for a history and culture will not hesitate to visit the National History Museum, which has interesting displays of the birds, which draw multiple bird watchers to the island, marine life and culture of the Seychelles islands. Also, there is a lively morning market, which draws visitors to view the rows of tropical fruits, seafood in chilled ice and various other crafts and baked goods.

Victoria frequently stages theatrical productions in the national theatre and also has a choice of eateries offering Creole, Chinese and Japanese Cuisine in addition to international varieties.

Victoria is also the place to shop with a good range of locally produced wares on offer. Beyond Victoria, a favourite haunt is to the tea factory close to Port Glaud, or a glass bottom boat ride around Ste Anne, Baie Ternay or Port Launay Marine National Parks.

Saint Anne National Marine Park was designated in 1973 and was the first such park in the Indian Ocean.

It encompasses six islands off the coast of Mahe near Victoria. The island is dominated by a large mountain peak which rises to eight hundred feet, surrounded by thick tropical vegetation. St Anne is now one of the most important nesting sites for Hawksbill turtles.

Three languages are spoken on the island English, French, and Creole, which derives from French and is widely spoken in former French colonies.

Weather is warm and humid, averaging 29 throughout the year with more rain around November to end of January. From May to September when it is drier, breezier, and slightly cooler than during the remainder of the year. There is quite a lot of rain at all times of the year, but this mostly occurs in brief showers followed again by tropical sunshine.

About the Author

Douglas Scott works for The Rental Car Hire Specialist. and is a free lance writer for The Victoria Rental Site