Shepherd Gate Clock — Attraction in London

The trek uphill might be a bit of a walk, but the panoramic view from the observatory makes it entirely worth it. The sweeping vistas of London and the Thames River are simply breathtaking. The observatory's detailed insights into GMT and its historical significance add a layer of fascination to the experience, making it not just visually stunning but also incredibly informative. It's a must-visit for anyone keen on history, astronomy, or just seeking a stunning view of...

Charles Stephen Jr(1830-1905), an engineer and the son of a clockmaker, patented a system for controlling a network of clocks using electricity for the Word Fair in May 1851. Nowadays, instead of electric mechanism, the watch is controlled by quartz movement and this is one of the things that is quite mysterious in terms...

This is a interesting clock, an early example of an electric clock, was a slave mechanism controlled by electric pulses transmitted by a master clock inside the...