Built between late 1846 and 1847, the tower advertised to maritime travelers that they were now entering the commercial empire of a London stockbroker named Benjamin Boyd.
Boyd was a Scottish entrepreneur who became a major shipowner, banker, grazier, politician, and slaver.
April 4, 2023
Barbate, Spain
This 16th-century watchtower once defended Spain's Atlantic coast from pirates.
Sapporo, Japan
Japan’s oldest clock tower has been called one of the country’s most disappointing attractions.
Senglea, Malta
The eyes and ears of this tower keep watch over Malta’s Grand Harbor.
Birkenhead, England
The oldest standing building on Merseyside is special for its rich history as a Benedictine monastery and its unique connection to the origins of the Mersey Ferry.
Paris, France
This tower is one of the best-preserved (and least-visited) remnants of medieval Paris.
Salisbury, England
A doorless and windowless folly in England that evokes curiosity over its mysterious origins.
London, England
A mysterious suspended hand greets unsuspecting visitors at the Tower of London.
Stavanger, Norway
In a city of wooden houses, this watchtower was vital for early fire detection.
