Clock Towers at UK Supermarkets? What's the Deal?

March 19, 2026

Okay, so I stumbled across this video, and it totally answered a question I didn't even know I had! If you've ever been to the UK, or even just seen pictures, you might have spotted these clock towers on top of some grocery stores. And honestly, it always looked a little… extra? Like, why is there a whole clock tower on a supermarket?

This video breaks down the surprisingly logical, and kinda sweet, history behind it. It's not just for aesthetics, which I totally assumed! It has to do with how these buildings were used before they became our modern-day shopping spots. Pretty neat little piece of history, if you ask me.