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Home > History > London horology in the 17th & 18th century
Joseph Windmills is born.
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Blaise Pascal (1623-1662), a French Scientist wears a watch on his wrist – the first recorded.
After acceding to the throne, King Charles II founded the Royal Society and the Royal Observatory at Greenwich.
Samuel Pepys is midway through his diary writing years, and documents the Great Plague.
The Great Fire of London destroys more than half of the 160 recorded premises of clockmakers.
Sir Christopher Wren continues design work for St Paul's Cathedral and 50 other London City churches.
The first recorded clock signed Joseph Windmills.
The concentric minute hand similar to that in use today, was used by Daniel Quare, a famous London maker.
King William III & Queen Mary II accede to the throne and reign until their deaths in 1702 and 1694 respectively.
Bank of England founded.
The half-quarter repeater watch was introduced in England, striking a chime on the quarter and half hour.
Joseph Windmills sworn and elected as youngest warden of the Clockmakers Company.
The partnership of Joseph and his son Thomas begins.
Thomas Windmills is elected Master of the Clockmakers Company.
After fifty-two years in the watchmaking trade, Joseph Windmills passes away, leaving the family business to Thomas.
Death of Thomas Windmills.
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