Lost
Pocket watch lost in Nottingham Market Square
near Market Square tram stop
Lost
listing
Posted
about 4 hours
ago
Description
I was wandering through Nottingham Market Square around 11:15 a.m. today, taking photos of the stalls when I felt a sudden tug and realized my pocket watch had slipped from my waistcoat pocket. It is a small gold open face watch on a delicate chain, with a blue dial and initials carved into the back. It belonged to my grandfather, and I have kept it in the same pocket for years. I am hoping someone spotted it on the cobbles and looked after it because it means the world to me.
Approximate last-seen location
near Market Square tram stop
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