littlecogs

Watch & clockmakers #Qestscholars #WOSTEP #WestdeanCollege Tweets about #heritagecrafts #ApprenticePaddy #making #research #horologyart #horologystories

[Sir John Soane's Museum 🏛️🖼️ @SoaneMuseum]

Here’s a rarely-seen treasure from Soane’s collection: the pocket watch of Sir Christopher Wren! ⌚✨

As the year of #Wren300 ticks towards its end, let’s take a closer look at this beautiful item, itself something of a mystery… 🧵

[littlecogs @littlecogs]

Our very own Geoff was interviewed for the 'Day In The Life' feature published on MrWatchMaster. See the article below to find out more about what he (and therefore us) are all currently doing at @allnuttjeweller @allnuttclocks
https://t.co/WTaDoNVywu

[South Downs National Park @sdnpa]

The Queen Elizabeth Oak at @CowdrayEstate is thought to be nearly 1000 years old.

Named after Queen Elizabeth I, it is rumoured she sheltered within it to avoid the rain.

#SouthDowns

[littlecogs @littlecogs]

@richardODUK This is true

[littlecogs @littlecogs]

We've been having a bit of a problem overhauling this watch 🤔
#weekendconundrum #watchmaking #horology #novelty

[littlecogs @littlecogs]

Nearly forgot to reveal........this is why! #horologythemed ☺️

[The National Archives @UkNatArchives]

#OTD in 1888 the match girls employed by the company Bryant & May in the east end of London went on strike.

These women were taking action based on their appalling working conditions, which were having serious health implications on them.

📷: WikiCommons

[Patricia Lovett MBE, FCGI @LovettPatricia]

It always seems slightly ironic to me that the apprenticeship/journeyman/master system started with the crafts, yet the current UK system doesn’t support craft apprenticeships!

[littlecogs @littlecogs]

Meet Ben,coming from Lewes each week to learn about #watchmaking with @clockandwatchuk medal winning & @QESTcraft scholar Paddy @littlecogs @allnuttjeweller We very much hope this is the start of another new #watchmaker #craft journey #horologystories #mentoring @heritage_crafts

[littlecogs @littlecogs]

@Stephen36923078 @SussexExclusive Elsted

[Patricia Lovett MBE, FCGI @LovettPatricia]

Very important that young people in particular know that there are viable careers in Heritage Crafts. The pay is not always brilliant but the job satisfaction and life skills involved make up for that! @heritage_crafts

[Visit Midhurst @VisitMidhurst]

Glorious Goodwood is one of the undisputed highlights of the summer @Goodwood_races

It's time to start thinking about the perfect day at the race outfit.

The Sussex House Boutique has some gorgeous outfits to choose from in an array of summer colors!

[Alexandra Wilson @amwilson_opera]

The astonishing ceiling of the library at Mansfield College, Oxford.

[Visit Midhurst @VisitMidhurst]

We popped into Caroline Bloomfield to have a look 👀

Caroline Bloomfield offers a one-stop shopping experience for a wide range of clothes, antique furniture and household goods with a strong emphasis on natural products and sustainability.

[littlecogs @littlecogs]

Thread #JohnHarrison #Longitude #Horology

[Royal Museums Greenwich @RMGreenwich]

🗺In the 18th century it was almost impossible to calculate longitude at sea.

🗺The inability to navigate accurately led to many maritime accidents, so the government offered a huge reward to anyone who could find a practical solution... (1/9)

[Chichester District Council @ChichesterDC]

Show your support and #LoveMidhurst!

We’re pleased to tell you that North Street in Midhurst reopened to vehicles on 23 June. There’s lots taking place in Midhurst over the summer, so please visit and support the town's fantastic range of businesses 👉 https://t.co/dVlke19gof

[Anna-Rose Kirk @arkirkclocks]

@littlecogs #moonface

Holland of Chester

[littlecogs @littlecogs]

@arkirkclocks Thanks Anna one for the list

[The AHS @thestoryoftime]

🚨 Booking remains open for our July lecture. Richard Newton will be dismantling the "East School." A fascinating new look at classic 17th-century horology.

In-person (City of London) or online (Zoom). Thurs 13 July. Free! Book here: https://t.co/EPWPdavsuZ

[Cowdray Estate @CowdrayEstate]

This week is #BritishFlowersWeek, a week that celebrates the magnificent British flower industry. We recently interviewed Farm Shop supplier Kate Owens from #VerdleyFlowers about her experiences as a florist & flower grower in the Sussex countryside: https://t.co/t40z9S7gCB