A brief history of my involvement with the Art of Horology.

I was for many years in other employment but have always had a great interest in clocks and clock repair. As with so many other enterprises I could never get anyone to teach me how to do the job.

I therefore took a risk and gave up my full time work and went back to college to learn how to repair and restore clocks and their movements.

I take great enjoyment out of having a clock that is in a condition basically only fit for scrapping and getting it “going” and not a little pride in knowing that the customer is happy with any clock I have repaired or sold to them.

I soon found that it is not just the movement that requires work but in some cases the case also needed work, this is where my wife and partner came in.

She offered to return to college and learn the art of French polishing and now does some of the cases that require work.

As with all work of this nature it is hard to draw a line between Restoration and Renovation. I much prefer clocks to show some of their age, the wear and tear of the passage of time adds, for me, a character to a clock and is all part of its History.

Most clocks in the UK and Europe have been through at least 2 World Wars and have been moved from location to location in their lifetimes, so some slight imperfections are understandable.

I can if you wish, pass on what little I know to you. As a clock repairer/restorer you are always learning! A weeks hands on experience can be arranged for a nominal fee.

You can contact us either by Telephone or Email.

Telephone numbers :

00 44 (0) 1625 878207

00 44 (0)7598 387 441

Emails : mike@worldwideclocks.com

michael.kenneally@ntlworld.com

The email address above is my personal email, please include a message in the email so I know what you require.

We shall endeavour to contact you within 24 hours.

There is an Ansaphone when I am in the workshop, please leave a message.

Apparently there is some idiot out there who has hi-jacked my Web Email address and could possibly be sending Spam to people out there on the Web pertaining to be from me.

For this I apologise if it has been you. I have been on to the Provider and there is nothing I or They can do about it.

I just wish I could get my hands on the Coward that is doing it.

Your emails to me will still arrive at my computer.

Again my apologies.

At this moment in time I am looking for new premises and as such I am working from my home. As soon as new premises are found I shall of course let you know on the Website.