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With direct family links to the oldest clock makers in the world, Thwaites and Reed ,we really do have clock making in our blood. Proud members of the BHI

Stowmarket, England
Joined April 2016
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#bornthisday John Harrison (1693–1776) self-taught carpenter and clockmaker who's marine chronometer revolutionised navigation by calculating longitude on ships while at sea ⚓️⚓️⚓️ Here's an early wooden clock he made in the collections ow.ly/jSsX30ogSju ⏲️⏰🕰️
I really like this... Practical skill is the essential basis of the construction
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They're on Twitter. Hello @HH_clockmakers!
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I went to a small beach today....
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The name Big Ben is often used to describe the tower, the clock and the bell but the name was first given to the Great Bell. #BigBen
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Another slate dial fully restored this week... We use the same paint that they paint oil rig legs with.. So it ought to outlast us anyway.
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In line with #WorldMentalHealthDay we encourage ANYONE who is experiencing from any sort of mental ill health to speak out and talk. Speak to anyone at the club. If you'd rather speak to someone else you can contact @samaritans, @PAPYRUS_tweets or your local 111 NHS service.
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Bit different this escapement , at least it works now. 😓
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What you going on to @bluegav68 ? xitter.gq/karenmacdonald1/status… – at East, England
It was more than just a job to you and it's so sad to see you leaving a job you loved but onwards and upwards and I know you will be an amazing asset to your next employer. I'm beyond proud of you!
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Set dial kind of morning.. One from @SmithofDerby this time.. #clockmaker
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Another day, another dollar. More dial works overhauled without the need for scaffold.. #clockmaker #essex #lovemyjob
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Work, work , work... No rest sometimes!!
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#charlesdegaul what's happening to the train!!! – at Le Mesnil-Amelot, France
Not all high flying Today it's #hammertime in the #spray shop for us #clockmaker
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So that was fun... photographing village church clock being repaired today with the drone. Damaged in the winds from a few weeks ago. Big thanks to @HH_clockmakers !
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Beautiful snowy Suffolk. Best county #suffolk #snowday #snow @BBCSuffolk @bbcweather – at East, England
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