Clockmakers Company & Museum
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Dynamic City Livery Company with a spectacular world class watch & clock museum in the heart of London. Find our museum @ the Science Museum, London
UK
Joined October 2015
RT @EveningStandard: #TechScienceDaily. Booze & junk food ‘fuelling young cancer epidemic’. Plus!. 1808 timepiece tech with Anna Rolls of….
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A study by University of Edinburgh and China’s Zhejiang University School of Medicine suggests obesity and alcohol consumption are contributing to a rise in global cancer cases among younger peop...
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RT @drdan_o: If you have been listening to @BBCRadio4 this morning here is the fantastic skull watch mentioned on Hands of Time. One of my….
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We're really looking forward to tomorrow night's Science Museum 'Fake' Lates with @FellowsAuctions in the gallery ⬇️. We'll also be hearing @DrStruthers journey through 250 years to discover the origin story of fake watches. Book your free ticket here
sciencemuseum.org.uk
Science Museum Lates are adults-only, after hours events that give you the chance to explore the museum at night.
Fellows at the @sciencemuseum 🪐. Can you tell a Rolex from a Rollox? An Omega from an Amigo? Come and meet our specialists amongst the gems of the @ClockmakersMus, to learn the tricks we use in spotting fake watches. Weds 29th March, book free tickets ➡️
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Last night Tabea Rude gave the WCC Harrison lecture 2022, 'Forever Addicted to the Mechanical -Rudolf Kaftan and the Vienna Clock Museum'. A fascinating talk about a great museum! Huge thanks to Bonham’s Clock Department @Bonhamsclocks for their sponsorship
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On 22nd Aug 1631 the Company was granted its Charter by Charles I. To celebrate this anniversary our current Master @nye_james has made a film about our wonderful library and archive and its various benefactors over the years
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Are you interested in learning about clock making? In April @westdeancollege will host an introductory short course devoted to the subject. To find out more visit
westdean.ac.uk
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The Master Certificate Scheme recognises excellence in craft for students and early-career professionals. Today 7 clock and watchmakers received awards from the Lord Mayor. A different view of the Master Clockmaker and our winners
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marking #InternationalWomensDay and #horology @A_Collected_man have a great write up about women in horology
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For International Women's Day, we examine the roles women have played in watchmaking, be it in the past, present or future. Speaking with some of the most talented people in the industry to see what...
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at the Clockmakers' Company and Museum
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RT @AnnaRolls1: Much fun and dialogue has been had this week working with a great team on the Bowes Museum’s #swanstudyweek looking at the….
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RT @sciencemuseum: Fascinated with natural philosophy since childhood, King George III became an avid collector of scientific instruments &….
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We’re finally open to the general public. It’s so great to see people in our museum and the Science Museum again!
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RT @GuildhallLib: We are open for appointments throughout May and June. Email the library to book your place.
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RT @thestoryoftime: 'TIME AND OBSERVATORIES' - the theme of our Annual Meeting this year. Registration now open - Saturday 15 May, 10.30-16….
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This is great news! We’re so happy to hear our library and archives will be accessible to the public again.
We are thrilled to announce we will be re-opening on an appointment based system on May 11th. Appointments can be made from tomorrow by emailing the library. We'll be open Tuesday-Thursday 10.30-3.30. Full details on our website here
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It’s great to hear the Science Museum is hopefully re-opening its doors in May, and with it, access to our museum. Please visit the Science Museum’s website to book your entry ticket.
We’re excited to announce that we hope to re-open the Science Museum on Wednesday 19 May, Government guidance permitting. Book your free tickets here and explore our incredible galleries and exhibitions this summer:
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RT @sciencemuseum: 📢We’re making a podcast!..🎙️Join @TherealNihal, experts and enthusiasts in #ABriefHistoryOfStuff as they reveal remarka….
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There are still spaces left for the lecture tomorrow on Painting Time.
On 13th April the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers will be hosting this online lecture by art historian Michael Howard, which looks at how artists have represented time through the ages. For more info and tickets see
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RT @RoyalFamily: It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The P….
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