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Royal Academician Cornelia Parker unveils installation at St Pancras Station

London, 28 May 2015 - at 5:30am, St Pancras International station and the Royal Academy of Arts revealed this year’s highly anticipated Terrace Wires installation, One More Time, 2015, by leading British artist Cornelia Parker RA.

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Stunning Herefordshire bull weathervane restored along with the clock and turret it stands on

Restored and re-gilded in gold leaf, the bull weathervane will stand proudly on the turret clock for years to come.

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Helping you keep your clock working into the Spring

A stopped or malfunctioning clock isn’t just about having the time wrong – it sends a negative message to the community. It concerns and frustrates people.

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Clock dials at Chetwynd, Shropshire restored to former glory

"The difference between before and after is stark. We have been associated with the church for many years and the last time the clock dials were restored was in 1970, and therefore an extensive amount of work needed to be carried out.” - Keith Cotton, Technical Sales Engineer

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St. Thomas’ church clock dials are given timely repairs

"This is a real help in our final stages of fundraising for repair of the clock. It’s great that our neighbouring buildings for worship are landmarks in the centre of Wednesfield, and we hope that our Sikh friends will be able to join us in celebrating when the clock is restored and working again.” - Revd Nick Watson

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Health and safety a crucial conversation when it comes to clock installation

Abiding by health and safety regulations may cause our quotes to be slightly higher than others but people must be aware that ignoring legislation and health and safety guidelines can be an expensive and dangerous business.

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Cleveleys community clock shelter campaign a success as city landmark is restored

The shelter has been repainted, re-roofed and thoroughly cleaned, and thanks to community member’s generous donations and support the four clock dials of the turret clock at the top are now in full working order for many years to come.

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Storm-damaged church clock back on time in Barrhead, Glasgow

James Ritchie & Son, who have a long association with the church, examined the clock’s inner workings and whilst one dial needed replacing as a matter of urgency, it was decided the best and most cost-efficient way forward was to replace all three.

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Beautiful Six-Dial Clocktower Unveiled at Harris Manchester College

Smith of Derby has proudly manufactured six new dials as part of Harris Manchester College's recent new-build project in Oxford.

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Ringing Roadshow 2014 comes to Newbury

"Everything for the ringer you are and the ringer you want to be!"

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As clocks spring forward this weekend, we may be visiting your community

Sunday, March 30th is the day clocks are set forward and Smith of Derby clockmakers are offering our annual apology for taking away an hour of your sleep!

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Waldorf Astoria, Ras Al Khaimah

World's finest mechanical feature clock welcomes guests to the Waldorf Astoria, Ras Al Khaimah

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Passing of Time

New Clock Symbolises 'Passing of Time'

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Theresa May MP opens new village clock in Sonning

Theresa May MP opens new village clock in Sonning

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Behind the scenes

A quick look around Smith of Derby premises

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Bondholders Celebrate 20th Anniversary

Marketing Derby Bondholders Landau Forte College and Smith of Derby marked the 20th anniversary of the college by unveiling a clock designed by students.

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Clocking Up 20 Years!

Laudau Forte Students designers of the future..

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Blair Atholl Castle Clock

13th Century Clock and Tower Restored

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The New Celeste Collection

Contemporary or classical... limited only by your imagination

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Swiss Glockenspiel returns

to Leicester Square, one of London's best loved landmarks.

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From the world’s largest to the smallest…..

The British clockmaking company behind the world’s largest mechanical clock has now created the smallest, to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the UAE.

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Smith of Derby on Channel 4 News

Bob's message was that Smith of Derby "ahead of plan"

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Royal Wedding Celebration Clock

Whitehurst Collaboration continues - Royal Wedding Celebration Clock

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Potter clock at London station

London Kings Cross Station Projecting Clock to be restored

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DNA Clock

Smith of Derby rose to the challenge set by the King Faisal University of Saudi Arabia by creating a DNA clock for the central atrium at its new medical research facility.

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New clock at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium

A new Smith of Derby clock is about to be installed at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium.

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