If you are interested in British clocks, watches, tower clocks, chronometers, sundials and/or their makers you have something in common with our chapter members. We are an International Special Interest chapter. We hold three meetings a year, the first at the Florida Mid-Winter Regional, the second at the Southern Ohio Regional and the third during the NAWCC National Convention. It is our practice to have at least one in depth presentation on some aspect of British horology at each meeting.
Since 1998, Chapter 159 has sponsored four European tours. During those tours, participants are able to examine horological items and collections that are open to the public and others that are difficult to arrange or not open for public viewing. Availability for the 2012 Italy tour (September 21 to October 5) is filling up quickly. We are extremely lucky to have Philip Priestly leading the tour which has a wonderful balance of fun, education and sightseeing. Contact Jim Nichols at jmn427@aol.com for details.
Our illustrated, multi-page newsletter is published three times yearly, in March, June and November. It not only keeps our members up to date on what is happening in the chapter but contains technical and non-technical articles on British timekeeping subjects. A wonderful archive of British Horology Times is published on this website.
Our last publication (March 2012) featured:
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Notes on the Turret Clock by John Holmes in Greenwich Hospital, by Chris McKay
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Canterbury Cathedral & the US Connection, by Stuart Kelley
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Workshop Notes, by Dennis Radage
Deena Mack is the Editor of the "British Horology Times," our newsletter. Articles and letters to Editor are welcome. Email: dmack18@rochester.rr.com
We've added an easy and convenient feature for new members to join our Chapter, and current members to pay annual dues. Dues are only $5 per year. Click this button to be redirected to the NAWCC Events Page now. Once on the Events Page, simply select the "Chapter 159 British Horology 2012 Membership Dues" option at the top of the page and follow the instructions. Its easy!
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Alternatively, you can download a paper membership form to join our Chapter or pay annual dues.
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Just a Few Meeting Highlights!
Top - Safwat Whaba "How I met Arnold #74"; Dennis Radage "Dating Challenges of Early English Verge Watches 1660-1770"
Bottom: Show-and-Tell with Robert Butler and Tom Spittler, Southern Ohio Regional