The weathervane is frequently referred to as Old Father Time in television and radio broadcasts, but "Old" is not part of its official title.

It was wrenched from its position during the Blitz, when it became entangled in the steel cable of a barrage balloon,[1][4] but was repaired and returned to its previous place.

In 1992 it was struck by lightning, and the subsequent repairs were featured on the children's television programme Blue Peter.

[1] It was again damaged in March 2015 by the high winds of Cyclone Niklas, which necessitated extensive repair by specialists.

[6] In 1969 Father Time became the subject of a poem, "Lord's Test", by the Sussex and England cricketer John Snow.