The pit was very narrow and only just wide enough to cater for the swing. So hard to estimate its length. I could just see the bob was a cylindrical lump of iron. There was a device on the rod side for adjustment which I should have shown. I suppose it’s possible to get an idea of its length from the timing of the swing.
A friend has looked up local archives and found he is listed in the 1901 census as living in Winterbourne aged 77 and as a clockmaker. Under the word Winterbourne there is a date but very crudely stamped in with 2 very small sizes of punch. 1878. I find it hard to believe that this was done when the modification was so well made.
You should look at some of the 1870s watches from British watchmakers, and you’ll see the crafting of a clock sized anchor escapement is only a challenge of raw material not a problem of skill.
The town hall clock in Carlisle has four faces, there hands on only three faces, because the Mayor who erected the clock said he and I quote " wouldn't give Scotland the time of day" a true story.
Brilliant! Fascinating stuff. Made me wonder just how many wonderful old clocks are still working in buildings around the country. Thanks.
Interesting clock Colin, I was surprised how slow the pendulum was swinging.
The pit was very narrow and only just wide enough to cater for the swing. So hard to estimate its length. I could just see the bob was a cylindrical lump of iron. There was a device on the rod side for adjustment which I should have shown. I suppose it’s possible to get an idea of its length from the timing of the swing.
I lived nearby in Rangeworthy for some time and never knew the clock in Wickwar was special. Thanks.
A friend has looked up local archives and found he is listed in the 1901 census as living in Winterbourne aged 77 and as a clockmaker.
Under the word Winterbourne there is a date but very crudely stamped in with 2 very small sizes of punch. 1878. I find it hard to believe that this was done when the modification was so well made.
You should look at some of the 1870s watches from British watchmakers, and you’ll see the crafting of a clock sized anchor escapement is only a challenge of raw material not a problem of skill.
Beautiful clock!
Very interesting, thank you
Time passed more slowly back then than it does today.
Mesmerising
I calculated the pendulum length as being just under 202cm based on a rough timing of the ticks giving me an average period of 2.85 seconds.
Nerd.
The town hall clock in Carlisle has four faces, there hands on only three faces, because the Mayor who erected the clock said he and I quote " wouldn't give Scotland the time of day" a true story.
@@union310 Thank you for that.