Birch Memorial Clock Tower, Ipoh, Perak Malaysia

The Birch Memorial Clock Tower is a historical landmark that was built to commemorate the life of J.W.W. Birch. On the square tower are a bust of Birch and four panels that show the development of civilisation. J.W.W. Birch was the first British Resident in Perak and was killed at Pasir Salak on Nov 2, 1875.

The clock tower was unveiled by Sir John Anderson, British High Commissioner in 1909, and it was dedicated to J.W.W. Birch, the first Resident of Perak state.

The tower hosts a 6ft diameter 10 cwt mother bell chiming to the tune of the Big Ben of London. Perched on the pedestal at the four corners of the belfry are sculptured figures representing the "Virtues of the British Administration" - Loyalty, with sword and shield, Justice, blind and carrying a sword and a pair of scales, Patience, unarmed, and Fortitude, bearing a spear.