On 15 February Martin Crowther (Engagement Officer at Dover's historic #MaisonDieu) and his wife Michelle visited Smith of Derby to see work in progress restoring the building's much-loved #VictorianBracketClock. Martin's reflections can be read on the /News page of our website

"We were shown the original cast-iron clock dials, which had been cleaned and strengthened, with new pieces welded in so expertly, it's impossible to see the joins!" Read Martin Crowther's full reflections (Engagement Officer at Dover's Maison Dieu) on smithofderby.com/news

The historic clock on the #HullMaritimeMuseum is now working again.⁠ The large historic clock on the south-facing tower of Hull’s Maritime Museum has been extensively cleaned and has had installed a new Automatic Winding System and Pendulum Arrest Regulator (PAR).

The beautiful 1798 R. Webster Clock at St Michael and All Angels Church in Alberbury, Shropshire. Photos by Clockmaker Aaran, taken during an annual service of the clock.⁠ ⁠ #18thcenturyclock #clockservice #cageclock

Recent photo of The Nicholson War Memorial, in Staffordshire, taken by our Clockmaker Jason Budd during his annual service of the clock there. #NicholsonWarMemorial #pottsofleeds #clockmaking #clockservicing

With drier weather the last few days Clockmaker Mike Tomlinson, with help from Jason and Tony, has been able to paint and gild the 1816 cast iron dial at St Oswald's Church in Leathley, North Yorkshire. #stoswaldschurch #leathley #dialrestoration

Work in Progress on the Smith of Derby Shop Floor⁠ ⁠ #fabrication #welding #restoration #smithofderby #metalwork

A momentous day for Milngavie as the historic Copland & Lye clock returns, looking brand new in time for the Milngavie Car Show and the start of Milngavie Week 2024! #ritchieofedinburgh #milngavie

Pictured: Ian Inglis fabricates a new internal frame for the Milngavie Precinct Pillar, using stainless-steel to prevent future corrosion.⁠ ⁠⁠ #milngavie #clockrestoration #clockfabrication #clockframe

The fully restored Bamburgh Castle Dials, which were installed by our team last year.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ #officewithaview #notwodaysthesame #irata #irataropeaccess #ropeaccessjobs #iratajobs #bamburghcastle #dialrestoration⁠

With 33 million travellers passing through #StPancrasInternational each year - many of whom arrive or leave on the #Eurostar - the 18ft #DENT Station Clock is a landmark for many. ⁠ Partnering with E Dent & Co., in 2012 we manufactured an exact replica of the original.

Before & After⁠ of the dial at St Marys Church, Llanfair Caereinion, Welshpool.⁠ #LlanfairCaereinion #dialrestoration #BensonLondon

The beautiful "Pendulum of Old Clock." ⁠ Made 1794. Removed 1895. Rea & Co. Walton.⁠ ⁠ St James' Church, Barton-under-Needwood⁠ ⁠⁠ #clockpendulum #18thcenturytechnology #pendulum #clockwork

The Clock at St Andrew's Church, #Yetminster; restored by our team of apprentices under the guidance of #TurretClock expert Andy Burdon.⁠ ⁠ The mid-17th C. clock is particularly prized for its Victorian addition – a carillon that plays the #NationalAnthem every 3 hours.

The #factoryclock restoration at the site where Terry's Chocolate was made. ⁠ Prior to our restoration work, the clock had remained stationary for 18 years since 2005, when production moved away from the York site.⁠ ⁠ #tickingagain #terrysfactory

Forres Town Hall, Scotland.⁠ ⁠ All four of the dials from Forres Town Hall have been restored in our Derby workshop ahead of reinstallation. ⁠ ⁠ Here are the before & after shots... ⁠ ⁠ #ForresTownHall #ClockRestoration #SmithofDerbyClocks #MaintainingPublicTime ⁠

"Good evening Martin,⁠ Just to say the restored dial and hands do look fantastic. I'm constantly impressed by the enthusiasm of all your staff for their work and the satisfaction they must get from seeing the final results.⁠ ⁠ Best wishes, Anthony" St Peters Ch #Bramerton

The clocktower at Elvaston Castle in Derbyshire houses within it a Smith of Derby clock we made in 1868. ⁠ ⁠ Restoration: A complete overhaul of the flatbed clock, the levers for the bell's hammer, the dial and the wind vane. #elvastoncastle #clockrestoration

"Dear Claire,⁠ I am writing to extend our gratitude for the exceptional service provided by your team and to highlight the outstanding work of Duncan and Michael, who carried out the seamless installation of the clock in Carlisle Park, Morpeth." - John Treasurer⁠

A restoration of the dials with the addition of new steel fixings, combined with stripping and cleaning the dial works and bevel sets of the clock at Gussage All Saints Church in Wimborne, Dorset.⁠ ⁠ #dialrestoration #goldleaf #dorsetclock #restoration