How CLOCKS Work step by step
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If you were ever curious about how the mechanisms in old clocks worked and want to differentiate your mainspring from your escapement then take a look at this video. There are some lovely examples of 15th-18th century clocks.
British Museum horologist, Oliver Cooke, explains step by step how a clock works in 5 easy steps.
The British Museum has a collection of clocks and watches that trace their development from the earliest examples to complex and highly decorative domestic clocks, marine chronometers, mass-market designs, and modern precision time-keeping. The Sir Harry and Lady Djanogly Gallery houses the collection of mechanical clocks that were invented in Western Europe in the medieval period and were first used in cathedrals and churches. Many of the hundreds of exhibits on display are working and can be heard ticking, striking, and chiming the hours.
Cast: Oliver Cooke (Horologist)
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