Clock repairs in Yorkshire

I have had a strong interest in mechanical clocks for just about as long as I can remember. When I left school, a career in clock making and repairing was not an option as interest in mechanical clocks and watches was at an all time low. This was due to the introduction of quartz technology.

When I left school I served a craft apprenticeship in mechanical engineering. After this I studied mechanical engineering at the University of Glasgow gaining a BSc degree. On graduating I worked in the engineering industry for about 12 years where I was responsible for the manufacture of precision components from a wide range of materials.

Throughout years of study and working in the industry, my ambition to earn a living from horology grew stronger. In May of 1998 I stopped being an employee and started trading as a clock maker and clock repairer from my workshop. I am a one man business and operate as a sole trader. I am also a professional member of the British Horological Institute and regularly attend training courses and seminars run by the institute.

The processes and techniques I use to repair clocks are traditional and are endorsed by the code of practice of the British Horological Institute. I have experience in a wide range of clocks which can be broken down into many categories.