Whilst going through a few of the old town images, I noticed the colour of the clocktower.... what was the actual colour of this clocktower?
I don't think it was painted..... I seem to remember bricks.....not sure on that,just what came to mind.
I do have an old pic stashed somewhere but not on laptop ,, seem to recall a terracotta type brick finish when I was at OPS , whether it was real or faux cannot really remember ,,, me having a gobsmack moment right now , have been reminded I am of so many years ago ,, having a year crown birthday born this year 1956 and turning 56 this year , hell man has life flown so nicely and sooo fast ,,??
Agree with Diana , reddish bricks - , but later on painted , cream with a blue top .
It sounds more like a Mr Bean than a clock tower
(https://encrypted-tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRuTejS4CLDVIM-gJsHSK4bEF5GDZMssLfurSDkQEoVf8I4Z3ru)