26 October 2020
Early in 2020, the Clockmakers' Charity was approached by St Petrock's Church, in Timberscombe, Exmoor, about its long-neglected Turret Clock.
With the retirement of the Steeple Keeper imminent, action was urgently required to ensure that the clock of this 15th Century church would not fall permanently silent.
In combination with impressive fundraising activities in the local area, the Clockmakers' Charity was pleased to be able to contribute £1000 to the costs of servicing, restoration of the clock and dial and the installation of an electric wind-up mechanism.
In October 2020, the works were undertaken by the Cumbria Clock Company, ably led by Clockmakers Court Assistant Keith Scobie-Youngs, and now the 1926 Smith of Derby Clock is preserved for the community for years to come.
