A Potted History Potts of Leeds were a major British manufacturing company of public clocks, based in Leeds. It is thought that there are 1600 Potts clocks in existence in England. William Potts was born in 1809 and together with his 3 sons he established a business making turret clocks and dial clocks which can […]
Sad Farewell to Croydon from Gillett & Johnston Ltd Clockmakers
Moving Times The 13th April 2012 was a very sad for Croydon as after 168 years Gillett & Johnston Ltd moved down the road to Bletchingley. After 15 years of working at Twin Bridges Business Park the decision was made to relocate after our landlords were expanding and we were unable to find suitable premises […]
ClockmakersChelsea Flower Show Floral Clock by Gillett & Johnston
Basildon Bond When Basildon Bond decided to commemorate their centenary with a special garden at the Chelsea Flower Show, they decided upon a design featuring a faithful reproduction of the Basildon Bond clock mounted on weathered cladding representing the Mill Manager’s cottage at Apsley Mill. Gillett & Johnston were contacted as they are one of […]
Chelsea Flower show clocks, clock, Floral clock, Floral ClocksModern and Antique Clock Making and Restoration – An Artisan Craft Steeped In History
Since the 1300’s clockmakers have been revered as master craftsmen, and the trade has always been a highly respected one requiring specialised skills and an intricate knowledge of internal clock mechanics. Antique clocks were originally designed and crafted by hand, quite often using tools that were fashioned for the job by the clock maker himself, […]
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