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Over 100 years ago in Piercebridge, North Yorkshire, England, there was a quaint country lodge known as the George Hotel.
The George hotel was managed by two bachelor brothers named

Our favourite clock quotes of all time are drawn from a wide variety of individuals from all walks of life. Many see clocks as relentless observers and registers of the march of time and the transience of all things.

Why is it different times in different countries, who came up with the idea and when did it start? To understand the concept, picture the Earth rotating as it circles the sun on its yearly orbit. Each 24 hours, the Earth performs one complete rotation, which is why a day is 24 hours long.

The history of timekeeping is intrinsically linked to the development of human society. A carved bone found in the Semliki Valley in the Democratic Republic of Congo is thought to be the first instance of man recording the passage of days.

Each time it happens people are caught off guard, so why do we change the clocks twice a year? Each October when the mornings are cold and dark, everyone feels grateful for an extra warm hour in bed.

With our rich and prolific history of clockmaking, picking our favourite famous UK clocks is no mean feat. As a result, we have chosen these examples as a showcase of those we consider worthy of interest.