The clock
The clock
The clock which has a Grimthorpe gravity escapement was built by Messrs. Smith of the "Midland Steam Clock Works, Derby" (so named on account of the power source used to drive the machinery). It is driven by three weights - one each for the hours, quarters and timekeeping trains. The clock was given in 1892 by the Herring family and replaced an older, single-dial clock installed in 1742 by S. Collins of Chertsey but probably made by Davies of Windsor. This earlier clock is now in the church tower of Eltisley, a village near Papworth Everard on the A428 (was A45) between Cambridge and St.Neots, and is still in use.
The clock has been fitted with electric motors to wind the three trains, however the quarters train (on the left-hand-side of the picture above) is normally wound manually as it is quicker. The clock requires winding twice a week and is normally would prior to practice and service ringing.
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| The clock drives four clock dials which are mounted on the tower above the level of the bell chamber roof. The picture shows the leading off work which drives the clock hands. |
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