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Christmas at Smith of Derby
December 21, 2018 News, Seasons
The works will be closing on Friday 21st of December at 15:30pm and re-opening on Wednesday 2nd of January at 8am. However, should you require any assistance during the Christmas break, please email service@smithofderby.com with both contact details and some information on the problem. We will then contact you as soon as possible. Smith of Derby would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Saltoun House Sundials Restoration
December 18, 2018 News
Situated between the villages of Pencaitland and East Saltoun lay the historic Saltoun Hall, a 12th century tower and castle, two traditional clock dials along with a sun dial and an astrological dial. The dials, which are located on the turret at the hall, were in abeyance for several years before James Ritchie Clockmakers restored them and brought them back to working order. Following the removal of the four dials from the East Lothian location, they were transported to the Smith of Derby Group's base in the midlands for the process to begin. The first step was to strip back the…
The Old Joe Clocktower
The University of Birmingham boasts the tallest free-standing clock tower in the world at the heart of its campus, commonly known as 'Old Joe' or 'Big Joe'. In 2017 Old Joe fell silent as the Smith of Derby Group carried out repairs to the strike side of the clock so the famous chimes could be heard across campus once again. The tower has also had other practical purposes over the last 113 years, since it was built in 1905 when the four JB Joyce clock dials were first commisioned. It was originally designed with the physics department in mind to…
Cancer Research Visit Smith of Derby
December 4, 2018 News
The Derbyshire community is at the heart of everything we do here at Smith of Derby. This may be working with local charities, getting involved in local projects or working with the University. As part of this we recently welcomed 20 members from the Derby committee of Cancer Research UK. Cancer Research UK is a charity close to the heart of many people. Following the original creation of Imperial Cancer in 1902, following this another cancer group was formed in 1923, known as The British Empire Cancer Campaign before subsequently being renamed as the Cancer Research Campaign in 1970. In…
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