UID:
almahu_9949588309602882
Format:
1 online resource (xii, 252 pages) :
,
digital, PDF file(s).
ISBN:
9781800108301 (ebook)
Series Statement:
The Publications of the Bedfordshire Historical Record Society ; volume 70
Content:
The dictionary is preceded by an introduction on timekeeping and the history of clock- and watchmaking in Bedfordshire. Extracts are included from a selection of documents to illustrate the sources used in compiling the dictionary. They range over advertisements, Bedfordshire Quarter Sessions' records, bills and customers' financial accounts, churchwardens' accounts, clubs, insurance records and settlement examinations. 〈br〉〈br〉The biographical dictionary provides family details, apprenticeships, places of work and examples of the person's work, amongst much other information. Here will be found information about Thomas Tompion from Northill 'widely regarded as the greatest English clockmaker'. 〈br〉〈br〉Appendices list the places of work in Bedfordshire and neighbouring counties of clock- and watchmakers (with a map) and of apprentices to the trade 1631-1881.
Note:
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 04 Aug 2023).
Additional Edition:
Print version: ISBN 0851550533
Language:
English
URL:
https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/9781800108301/type/BOOK
