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The British Watch and Clock Makers' Guild (BWCMG) is a non-profit organisation.[1] founded in 1907[2] by Bahne Bonniksen (1859–1935)[3], a Danish watchmaker famous for inventing the karussel[4].

Activities

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The main aim of BWCMG is in protecting the trade of watch and clock makers working in Britain[5].

Watchmaking as a practiced profession in Britain is currently listed as "Critically Endangered"[6] and clockmaking as "Endangered"[7] by Heritage Crafts as part of their Red List.

The BWCMG's work includes taking action on behalf of their members, such as working to ensure that the supply of spare parts is not interrupted[8], or working with other horological organisations to benefit the industry[9][10].

Working alongside education and training institutions such as the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) [11] and Birmingham City University [12], the BCWMG offers advice and accreditation for the qualifications they offer.

The BWCMG also provides help for members of the public in researching historical horologists and horological items.[13][14]

Membership

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To become a member of the BWCMG you must be either a professional watch or clock maker, and upon joining are allowed to display the Guild's crest and use the post nominals MBWCG[15].

Notable Members

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Ernest Jones[16], past secretary of the Guild and the founder of one of the largest UK jewellery retailers[17].

Paul Roberson, current director [18] and clockmaker for Downing Street, Westminster Palace, the Houses of Parliament and the Great Clock in the Elizabeth Tower (commonly known as Big Ben)[19][20].

Robert Ball MVO, current director[21] and past clockmaker to Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Collection at Buckingham Palace, Sandringham, Windsor Castle and Balmoral[22].

Keith Scoobie-Youngs, current director[23] and turret clock maker who has worked on Salisbury Cathedral, Hampton Court Palace and the countries largest clock dials on the Royal Liver Building, Liverpool[24]

References

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  1. ^ "British Watch and Clock Maker's Guild". Companies House.
  2. ^ Alan R., Handley. Bahne Bonniksen & His Karussel Watches. p. 1.
  3. ^ "Bahne Bonniksen". University of Warwick.
  4. ^ "Watchmakers' and Inventors' Hall of Fame - Bahne Bonniksen". Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry.
  5. ^ Alan R., Handley. Bahne Bonniksen & His Karussel Watches. pp. 1, 11, 12.
  6. ^ "Watchmaking". Heritage Crafts Red List.
  7. ^ "Clockmaking". Heritage Crafts Red List.
  8. ^ "Industry Action Fund meets with government over spare parts supply". Watch Pro. 3 December 2015.
  9. ^ "Meeting of Minds" (PDF). Cousins UK.
  10. ^ "Developing a Co-ordinated Action Plan to Support the Growth of British Horology". Watch Pro. 3 March 2015.
  11. ^ "Clock Maker Apprenticeships". Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).
  12. ^ "Horology BA". Birmingham City University.
  13. ^ "Tracing Old Watchmakers". Unlock Your Past. 16 January 2024.
  14. ^ Martin, Gatto. The Tavernicus Tavern Clock Archive. p. 374.
  15. ^ "Membership". British Watch and Clock Makers' Guild.
  16. ^ "BWCMG Membership Certificate". Alberta Time Services.
  17. ^ "Ernest Jones". Ernest Jones.
  18. ^ "British Watch and Clock Makers' Guild People". Companies House.
  19. ^ "A brief history of Big Ben and Elizabeth Tower". Parliament UK.
  20. ^ "My perfect weekend". The Telegraph. 31 December 2013.
  21. ^ "British Watch and Clock Makers' Guild People". Companies House.
  22. ^ "Queen's Honours List 2003" (PDF). The London Gazette.
  23. ^ "British Watch and Clock Makers' Guild People". Companies House.
  24. ^ "Cumbria Clock Company". Cumbria Clock Company.
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