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World leading clockmakers, architectural design, public & exterior clocks, heritage & restoration specialists. Tweets: Nick, Beth & Jane

Derby, UK
Joined July 2010
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@SmithofDerby
Smith of Derby
5 months
Before & After⁠.The dials for St Lawrence Jewry, City of London.⁠.⁠.#stlawrencejewry #beforeandafter #dialrestoration #clockrestoration
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@SmithofDerby
Smith of Derby
6 months
If you find yourself on #FleetStreet, London, look up before Ludgate Circus and you'll spot a beautifully detailed clock- a nod to the golden age of travel. This was once the headquarters of Thomas Cook, the pioneer of the package tour industry. #thomascook #clockrestoration
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Smith of Derby
6 months
For decades the Bruce Millers Clock has hung above the shop on Union Street, Aberdeen. Now as plans develop to breathe new life into the former music store we're thrilled to share that the clock and Millers figures are in our Works and in the process of being fully restored.⁠.⁠
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@SmithofDerby
Smith of Derby
6 months
Clockmaker, scientist & Lunar Society member #JohnWhitehurst shaped both horology & history from his Derby workshop. He even hosted Benjamin Franklin. It was as an apprentice to the 3rd Whitehurst that John Smith honed his craft before establishing Smith of Derby in #1856.
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Smith of Derby
6 months
Finishing expert Spencer, prepares the Sky Park House Clock Dial for the application of golf leaf.⁠.⁠.#goldleaf #clockdial #clockrestoration
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@SmithofDerby
Smith of Derby
6 months
As part of #TrinityTheatre #TunbridgeWells 40th-anniversary, we were commissioned to undertake a substantial restoration of its historic clock. ⁠.📸 Photo Credits (other than 2nd): David Bartholomew⁠.⁠.#HeritageConservation #SmithOfDerby #ClockRestoration #TimekeepingHistory
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Smith of Derby
7 months
From the Archive: Fabrication and Finishing Engineers Kevin and Phil preparing the DENT clock for transportation and installation at St Pancras International Station.⁠
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Smith of Derby
7 months
We're back in the workshop, the office and back out on the road, and we're excited to tackle exciting new projects in the year ahead. Pictured: The rotating 5 Tonne Globe of the London Coliseum.
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Smith of Derby
8 months
Dear Customers and Friends. We wish you a Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.⁠.⁠.We will be closing 20/12/24 and reopening 06/01/25. Our phone lines will be monitored and urgent calls referred to our team. ⁠⁠.Featured: Station Clock at St Pancras International.
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Smith of Derby
9 months
Clockmaker Michael at this Leeds Grand Arcade ⁠.⁠.Photo by Kevin Ireland⁠.⁠.#leedsgrandarcade
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Smith of Derby
9 months
The restored dial at the Withernsea War Memorial Clock, St Nicholas Church. Image credit: Darrin Stevens⁠. #withernseawarmemorial #dialrestoration
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Smith of Derby
9 months
Clock advertising. 1970s style⁠.⁠.Turret Clocks, New Installations, All Repair Work, Dial Restoration, Maintenance⁠.⁠.#turretclocks #johnsmithandsons
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Smith of Derby
9 months
Clockmaker Matthew after undertaking work on the Cage Clock at the Dockyard Museum in Chatham, Kent.⁠.⁠.#dockyardchatham #cageclock
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Smith of Derby
9 months
Clockmaker Dan on a night job completing work for the Portico Clocks at Newcastle Railway Station.⁠.⁠.#newcastlerailwaystation #clockrestoration #smithofderby #clockmaking
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Smith of Derby
9 months
The Clock at Trinity Theatre in Tonbridge Wells. Our clockmaker Matthew undertook a complete overhaul of the clock, installing an Autowind unit, a Pendulum Arrest Regulator and rerouting the lead-off.⁠.⁠.#trinitytheatre #clockrestoration #clockautowind
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Smith of Derby
9 months
Our company Clockworks in Derby in 1936.⁠.Left Side: Front to Rear⁠.G. Hurd, L. Dainty, R. Pollicott, L. Shaw⁠.⁠.Right Side: C. Newton, L. Jepson, E. Bucknall, H. Farnsworth⁠.⁠.#smithofderby #johnsmithandsons #derbyhistory #1936
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Smith of Derby
9 months
The assessment & planning stage of each #restoration is essential. Reference photos are taken of each clock's condition prior to work being done. These, along with measurements and notes detailing specific problems then serve as crucial reference points as the process develops.
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Smith of Derby
10 months
Clockmaker Paul & team have taken down Matthew the Miller and his sons from St Mary Steps, Exeter. These historic figures, known for their role in operating the church clock, are being restored by Smiths and will be returning home soon #stmarysteps #exeterclock #matthewthemiller
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Smith of Derby
10 months
Clockmaker Michael was out repairing a stopped clock in #Chester this week when he bumped into an old friend who hadn't eaten all morning. Fortunately Michael had some Marmalade sandwiches in his bag which were warmly received!.#paddingtnoinperu #publictime #publicspaces
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Smith of Derby
1 year
A restoration of the dials with the addition of new steel fixings, combined with stripping and cleaning the dial works and bevel sets of the clock at Gussage All Saints Church in Wimborne, Dorset.⁠.⁠.#dialrestoration #goldleaf #dorsetclock #restoration
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