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Antiquatian Horlogical Society ,abreviated as AHS, is the british organization of scholars and enthusiasts of horology. Horology is the study of the science and art of timekeeping devices. ...
The association was founded in 1953 and unites collectors, scholars and museum professionals interested in the historical aspects of horology, i.e. the study of the art, science and technology of of timekeepers, such as clocks and watches. Meetings are held periodically in London, and usually focus on the presentation of a paper on horological subjects. Some meetings involve visits to museums, restoration workshops or private collections. Once a year the organization also organises an international study tour, traveling to a foreign locals to study historic horological artefacts. Horology is the study of the science and art of timekeeping devices. ...
Time measuring instrument A clock (from the Latin cloca, bell) is an instrument for measuring time. ...
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"Antiquarian Horology", or more formally "Antiquarian Horology & the Proceedings of the Antiquarian Horological Society" is the name of their quarterly glossy, scholarly journal, available only to members.
The association also publishes books on horological subjects, which are available to the public.
The association maintains a horological library, which is functionally integrated with the library of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers in London. The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers is one of the Livery Companies of the City of London. ...
This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ...
Besides the main body (which meets in London), there also are numerous "Sections", most of them regional groups of members spread throughout the United Kingdom, plus five international sections (Ireland, USA, Canada, Netherlands) and two special interest sections (turret clocks and electrical horology). Sections hold their own meetings, and in some cases publish members newsletters or organize horological study tours.
The administrative office of AHS is located in Ticehurst UK
Its main sister organizations in other countries persuing similar goals are:
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The National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC) is an American non-profit organization with over 38,000 members. ...
External links
* http://www.ahsoc.demon.co.uk/ AHS Website
Further reading (Irish section)
Gannon, Charles: Cathal Gannon - The Life and Times of a Dublin Craftsman (Lilliput Press).[1] | 
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