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Tim Jackson shares his experience visiting the Clockmakers Company collection at the Science Museum in London, a treasure trove of horological history. His post highlights significant pieces like Harrison's H5 chronometer and works by British master watchmakers, offering a vivid account of an essential destination for any watch enthusiast.
For those of you fortunate to be in or close to London, there is a wonderful museum exhibit that I’d highly recommend.
The Science Museum hosts the Clockmakers Company collection, which I just visited on Monday.
Long case clocks, pocket watches, marine chronometers to modern day wrist watches.
The highlight for me was H5, Harrison’s chronometer that is massively significant in the world of horology. It’s a big piece in person and an impressive piece to look at. It changed the world of portable precision timekeeping. I’m sure everyone knows the story by now and has a had a chance to read one of the various books or websites on this important subject. Suffice to say that it took my breath away and I’m thrilled that I was able to share the moment with another member of our site Bounce781, whom I had the pleasure of meeting in person finally.
Thanks for posting these. Cazalea
Love London, visit often. Will have to add this to my list of things to do in London!
Apparently there is also another great collection of horology at the British Museum. That’s on the list for next time I’m over. Cheers, Tim
I haven’t been to the Science Museum for over 30years. Fond memories came flooding back of the steam locos downstairs, from visiting with my father as a small boy. It’s an amazing museum, with fab exhibits. Cheers, Tim
I thought meeting me would have been the highlight 😜 Pleasure to have met you in person, Tim! The Clockmakers Museum is an amazing place indeed. Definitely a must-do for any horology nut. British Museum and Greenwich Observatory should also be on every visitor’s itinerary. One of the highlights for me was to be able to stand in one spot as see a panorama of pieces from (L-R): Roger Smith, Derek Pratt, David Poole, Philip Woodward and, of course, the God-like, George Daniels. There is also the ne
Now I know where your name comes from, energy for days and enthusiasm that is contagious. A great time had by all and I’m very glad we we able to meet up. Cheers, Tim
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