English Clocks | 800 Years of Innovation

Stephen Crouchman

ISBN 10: 0719845041 / ISBN 13: 9780719845048

Published by Crowood Press (UK), 2026

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English Clocks | 800 Years of Innovation | Stephen Crouchman | Buch | Einband - fest (Hardcover) | Englisch | 2026 | Crowood Press (UK) | EAN 9780719845048 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: English Clocks | 800 Years of Innovation
• Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0719845041
• ISBN 13: 9780719845048
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 248W x 188H x 20D millimeters 248 millimeters width by 188 millimeters height by 20 millimeters depth
• Weight: 680 grams
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

Clockmaking in England has a long and illustrious history, from the first clocks in medieval monasteries, through the Renaissance to the ‘Golden Age’ of the 17th and 18th centuries and into the modern world of mass production. This book is an introduction to the innovations pioneered by English horologists and scientists, who led a revolution in clock design, transforming astronomy and navigation that was essential to the making of the modern world. Alongside these developments, English craftsmen produced timepieces of unrivalled beauty and quality, many of which are now treasured antiques

About the Author

John Cronin served a traditional apprenticeship as a watchmaker and, after winning several awards, was elected a Fellow of the British Horological Institute. Later, he gained a history degree and taught history for 25 years. After retiring from teaching, he set up a business in Horological Conservation and in 1994 was awarded a Fellowship by Gift of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers. He has written many articles and two other books on horology.