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Daniell (J.A.): The Making of Clocks and Watches in Leicestershire and Rutland
O/P. 36 pages, 8 plates, 1952. This small book is still an excellent source for information about makers in these two counties. This is the reprint, with revisions, of a paper originally published in the Transactions of the Leicestershire Archaeological Society. A very good copy, now nicely bound in blue cloth. (Ref: K4307 - A2)  in stock.

Howse (D.): Greenwich Time and the Longitude
O/P. 199 pages, illustrated, 1998. A well written account of the determination of time and of longitude for astronomers, navigators and the British Isles. Later chapters cover the use of Greenwich as prime meridian and its adoption by the world. This is an updated edition of a book with a similar title, first published in 1980. A fine copy with fine dust jacket (faded to spine). (Ref: K4245 - Q2)  in stock.

Legg (E.): The Clock & Watchmakers of Buckinghamshire
O/P. 39 pages, card covers, 1976. A carefully researched book with a useful list of clock and watch makers. A small booklet but now hard to find. A very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K455 - BX2)  in stock.

Thoday (A.G.): Barometers
O/P. 38 pages, 24 illustrations, 1978. A Science Museum booklet which is an excellent introduction to the subject with good historical and technical explanations. A fine copy, card covers. (Ref: K463 - BX2)  in stock.

White (G.S.J.): The Clockmakers of London
O/P. 48 pages, illustrated, 1998. An interesting introduction to the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers and its fine collections of books, manuscripts, clocks and watches housed at the Guildhall Library, London. A very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K2205 - G2)  in stock.