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At our London Lecture on Thurs 15 Sept, James Nye (James Nye) will be shining a light on illuminated clock dials. Will also feature at least one (1) gloomy lion. Tickets are free! In-person (close to Monument, drinks included) or on Zoom. Do not miss! ahsoc.org/events/london-…

🚨 AHS Book Sale and Open House. Drop in Sat 10 Sept, 10-4, 4 Lovat Lane, London, EC3R 8DT. Buy clocky books (new, new-old, rare) at great prices. Save hugely by avoiding postage! Plus informal tour of new HQ, with coffee, beer or glass of wine in hand. It will be a fun day!🚨

New post on the AHS Blog! Did you know about the pioneering quartz watch developed in the early 1970s – in Cheltenham? James Nye has been on the hunt for the mythical 'Quasar' – and uncovered a remarkable and little-known story that didn't end well... ahsoc.org/blog/high-freq…

🚨 AHS Book Sale and Open House. Drop in THIS SAT, 10am-4pm, 4 Lovat Lane, London, EC3R 8DT. Buy clocky books (new, new-old, rare) at GREAT prices. Save hugely by avoiding postage! Plus informal tour of new HQ, with coffee, beer or glass of wine in hand. It will be a fun day!🚨

Did you know we now have a Lakes and Borders section? We meet in Carlisle at the Tullie House Museum. This Saturday (15 Oct), Robert Wren will be discussing English table clocks, 1658-1840. You will not want to miss this! Doors open 11.45am for a noon start. All are very welcome!

The brightly lit dials of public clocks have a long history. James Nye recently gave a fascinating talk about the so-called 'Inventor of the Illuminating Dials'. If you're an AHS member, you can now watch it back: ahsoc.org/members/more/l… Not a member? ahsoc.org/contact/join/

Talks about chronometers are among our most popular! We've got a great one coming up next week. Dr Emily Akkermans, Curator of Time at Royal Museums Greenwich, will be speaking on Thurs 10 Nov. In-person and online. Free. Find out more and book here: ahsoc.org/events/london-…

In 1942, 23-year-old Patrick Booth lost his life in the cold waters of the North Atlantic. Eighty years later, Patrick's nephew – Jonathan Betts – performed a sad commemoration. There's a hidden horological component to this tragic tale. Read on... ahsoc.org/blog/

There's a great talk coming up on Thursday! The annual Dingwall-Beloe Horological Lecture at the British Museum. Join our editor, Peter de Clercq, as he explores travel journals as sources for the history of horology. Book (free) here: britishmuseum.org/events/dingwal…

This will be awesome.

Time to get your 2023 diaries out. We've just posted next year's AHS London Lecture Series on the website. January (Patricia Fara) and March (Anthony Turner) ready to book. You will NOT want to miss this! Free, as always. Attend in person or online. ahsoc.org/events/london-…

Don't forget to book for Thursday's London Lecture! AHS President Patricia Fara will discuss William Hogarth – Time's Artist. In person at St Mary-at-Hill Church (including drinks reception), or online via Zoom, 6.15pm UK time, free to all, book here: ahsoc.org/events/london-…

To mark Chinese New Year, we're offering our landmark 2019 book, "The Majesty of the Chinese-Market Watch" by Ian White, at a deep discount. Limited period only – ends 31 Jan. All prices inc postage. £10 (UK); £17.50 (Europe); £32.50 (World). Order here: ahsoc.org/shop/books/maj…

New post on the AHS Blog. JC Li, a horology student at West Dean College, is exploring a potential solution for poor lubrication in pendulum clocks. Can you help? ahsoc.org/blog/

New post on the AHS Blog: Leon Lobo of the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) discusses how accurate time underpins critical national infrastructure - and what NPL is doing to make it resilient. ahsoc.org/blog/

Great to hear our AHS Chair, James Nye, talking all things horology... 👇

🚨 Booking remains open for our July lecture. Richard Newton will be dismantling the "East School." A fascinating new look at classic 17th-century horology. In-person (City of London) or online (Zoom). Thurs 13 July. Free! Book here: ahsoc.org/events/london-…