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Clockmakers & Watchmakers of Derbyshire, Roy Hughes & Max Craven. Hardback 256 pgClockmakers & Watchmakers of Derbyshire, Roy Hughes & Max Craven. Hardback 256 pg
Condition: AS NEW
Published by Mayfield Books
P&P in UK £ 4.95, but can be collected from Knutsford

Price: £24.99


Our verdict on this title : 7/10
Although we've used this book we've yet to formally review this book . As soon as we do we'll place our personal verdict here!
Publishers full description of Title :
The making of domestic clocks started in earnest in the early years of the eighteenth century and Derby and Ashbourne became a centre for clock production. On the eastern side of the county an important group of clockmakers developed, in particular the Woolley and Tantum families made both simple 30-hour clocks and more sophisticated versions. John Whitehurst of Derby had a great influence on clockmaking in the Midlands and he introduced the round dial that became popular throughout the area. This book, the result of many years research, is a comprehensive survey of all the known clockmakers and watchmakers who have worked in Derbyshire, from the earliest recorded workers to recent times. There is background information on clockmaking in the county and the book has numerous illustrations of Derbyshire clocks, watches and barometers.

The authors:
The late Roy Hughes was Deputy Curator at Derby Museum until his retirement in 1982, and he compiled a list of Derbyshire clockmakers, which was continued by his sucessor, Max Craven, who was Keeper of Antiquities 1982-98. Maxwell Craven is active in research and conservation in Derby, and has written a number of books about the city, including John Whitehurst of Derby.

Contents
* Clockmaking in Derbyshire
* Derbyshire Clockmakers & Watchmakers
* Maps
* Appendices

Derbyshire Clockmakers & Watchmakers Listed by Town
Derbyshire Round Dial Cases
Numbered Whitehurst Clocks
The Horological Successors of John Whitehurst FRS

Specification

ISBN 0 9523270 6 6

246 x 174mm, 256 pages, 266 illustrations, 2 maps, hardback, full-colour cover

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