David Thompson - Devon Clockmakers

An illustrated Devonshire Association talk by David Thompson on Devon's clockmakers, from turret clocks to precision marine timekeepers.

The Devonshire Association presents an illustrated talk by David Thompson, a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers and former Curator of Horology at the British Museum. He will explore Devon's clockmaking heritage, covering turret clocks in church towers, precision timekeepers at sea, lantern and longcase clocks, and table clocks and watches, with a look at the personalities involved and their work. Tickets are sold on the door and no booking is required.