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      Sites related to Horology, the science and technology of timekeeping. This category includes the theory, the history, the technology, the art and every imaginable aspect of Horology.

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      Horology.com

      Horology is the science of time, timekeeping and timekeepers. Organized collection of links to horological websites globally.
      http://www.horology.com/

      Cumbria Clock Company

      Company specialized in all aspects of work connected with church clocks, public clocks, and tower clocks which includes the full historical restoration of antique clock movements.
      http://www.clockmaker.co.uk

      Mark Frank's Home Page

      Website showing the restoration of a french flat bed tower clock in great detail, step by step, as well as other information and links of tower clock sites.
      http://www.my-time-machines.net

      David Knight - Watchmaker from UK

      Articles and pictures of the first two watches made by David Knight. Rich artistic pictures.
      http://www.midknight.fsnet.co.uk/david.html

      Horology - A Great Hobby

      A very basic introduction to how electric clocks work, with animated pictures. Also a collection of cheap electric clocks with pictures and descriptions.
      http://home.clara.net/steve.thackery/clocks/horindex.htm

      Antique Horology

      The Horological Foundation's directory of web sites for watches, clocks, instruments and barometers.
      http://www.antique-horology.org/

      Leap Year Frequently Argued Questions

      A humorous approach towards explaining the nature of leap years, in particular why 2000 is a leap year.
      http://world.std.com/%7Edpbsmith/leapyearfaq.txt

      How Stuff Works: Time

      Complete five-part explanation of time and how it is measured, including information about clocks, time zones, calendars, BC and AD.
      http://www.howstuffworks.com/time.htm

      On Time

      The Smithsonian Institute's exhibition on the changing ways we have measured, used, and thought about time over the past three hundred years.
      http://americanhistory.si.edu/ontime/

      How The Days of the Week Got Their Names

      A short history of the week and each day of the week.
      http://www.indepthinfo.com/weekdays/index.shtml

      Louis Essen

      Autobiography of the physicist who built the world's first operational atomic clock.
      http://www.btinternet.com/~time.lord/
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      "Orologio" at the St. Mark's Square Tower, Venice - Antica Orologeria Zamberlan

      Website of Antica Orologeria Zamberlan, Italy. Extensive technical and historical explanation of the restoration and controversy of the "Orologio" Tower at St. Mark's Square, Venice.
      http://www.orologeria.com/english/tower/index.htm

      Online Clock Building

      Watch a master clockmaker building a clock movement from scratch. Hundreds of photos and drawings, plus a complete description of the process and CAD plans.
      http://www.onlineclockbuilding.com

      Allan Variance -- Overview by David W. Allan

      Core algorithm of international time scale has multiple metrology applications, from atomic clock frequency characterization to definition of the meter. Equation, explanation and publications.
      http://www.allanstime.com/AllanVariance/

      Jens Olsen's Astronomical Clock

      Description of the restoration of Jens Olsen's Astronomical Clock, a masterpiece in Copenhagen City Hall that consists of 15.448 individual parts.
      http://www.ateliera.dk/olsen.htm

      The History of Clocks and Watches

      Learn about the history of clocks and watches, and discover the evolution of timekeeping devices from the first primitive sundials to the ultramodern atomic clocks. Includes a timeline.
      http://home.rochester.rr.com/kjmpage/clockshistory.html

      Abbey Clock Clinic - Mark Headrick's Horology Page

      Traditional horology website with information and mantainance tips. Technical descriptions and troubleshooting of escapements. Grandfather clocks, wall clocks, and watches.
      http://www.abbeyclock.com/

      Daylight Saving Time

      History of daylight saving time and how we use it to save energy.
      http://webexhibits.org/daylightsaving/

      Hampton Court Clock

      The story of the famous Astronomical clock at Hampton Court Palace. By the author of the original official guide books with the extra omitted information.
      http://pages.zoom.co.uk/cosmicelk/hamptoncourtclock.htm

      Lincolnshire Branch of the British Horological Institute

      News, events, activities and general information maintained by BHI members.
      http://homepage.ntlworld.com/heather.hobden1/lincsbhi.htm

      Clocks and Time

      Horological index for organizations, clock and watch museums, related software, mailing lists and links. Maintained by Gordon T. Uber.
      http://www.ubr.com/clocks/

      R.A. Braithwaite

      Educational site Elliott clocks, how they are built and how to look after them.
      http://www.braithwaitesjewellers.co.uk

      UNITAS Reference Site

      UNITAS wristwatch and pocketwatch movements from 1898 to the present.
      http://www.unitas.netfirms.com

      Clock a History

      A brief history of time keeping. How mankind has used the sun, water, candles, sand, pendulums, springs, electronics, tuning forks, and quartz crystals, to tell time.
      http://www.ernie.cummings.net/clock.htm

      Leap Year Calculation for Year 2000

      A response to a VMS problem report giving a detailed explanation of why 2000 is a leap year.
      http://h71000.www7.hp.com/openvms/products/year-2000/leap.html

      Pocket Horology

      National chapter of the NAWCC dedicated to collaborative research on the history and horology of pocket watches.
      http://www.pockethorology.org/

      24 hour analog clocks

      The 24 hour analog clock and watch site. History, software, and the places to find clocks with 24 h dials.
      http://homepage.mac.com/pete.boardman/24hourclock/

      Pulsynetic Electric Clocks

      Description, pictures and diagrams of many of the horological products made before 1945 By Gent's of Leicester GB, including a rare Observatory controlled transmitter.
      http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/Pulsynetic

      Layman's Guide to the Gent's Electric Turret Clock

      A Layman's Guide to the working and restoration of a Gent's Pulsynetic Waiting Train Electric Pendulum Turret Clock.
      http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/waitingtrain/index.jhtml

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