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BHI The British Horological Institute
The BHI was founded in London (Clerkenwell) in 1858. A group of watchmakers joining together to raise the standards of British horology. The British Horological Institute has permanent premises at Upton Hall. Horological training and education forms a major part of the Institutes activities. The British Horological Institute is the awarding body for Technical Horology examinations in the UK and abroad. The BHI museum has existed since the formation of the Institute. It is open to the public on certain week days. The British Horological Institute's library contains nearly 5000 volumes in many languages. |
BJA The British Jewellers Association
The British Jewellers' Association: The voice of the UK's manufacturing jewellery industry. Providing strong leadership for the industry for over 100 years: Now involved in taking decisions which will shape the future of the jewellery industry. |
BWCG The British Watch & Clockmakers' Guild
'Working for the Professional Horologist'. |
Giddings Design
Creating the finest displays and interiors. Tel 020 8643 7534, Fax 020 8643 0854. |
Goldsmiths Craft & Design Council
The Goldsmiths Craft & Design Council was founded in 1908 to encourage and promote excellence in craftsmanship and design in the areas of goldsmithing, silversmithing and the allied crafts in the UK. An annual competition is open to craftsmen and women where the Council recognises and rewards excellence in craft and design skills. To this end standards are kept remarkably high with the top prizes awarded for exceptional levels of achievement. The competition has 28 categories with the major patrons being Cartier and Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths. |
Jewellers Workshop
The Jewellers Workshop is the on-line showcase for hand crafted jewellery designed and made by Peter Robinson who now works in Javea on the Northern Costa Blanca in Spain. In addition he offers holidays with teaching sessions based on the courses which he has been running successfully for H S Walsh and Sons Limited in Beckenham for the past 12 years. |
NAWCC The National Association Of Watch & Clock Collectors
The National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, Inc. (NAWCC) (Founded in 1943) is a nonprofit scientific organisation: a unique educational, cultural and social resource. Members include hobbyists, students, educators, casual collectors, and professionals in retail and manufacturing trades. For those with a fascination with horology (the art and science of timekeeping). |
The Heritage Of Hatton Garden
Hatton Garden, London has been London’s jewellery trade centre since the medieval times. The old City of London was divided into quarters dedicated to specific types of business. The Hatton Garden area has developed an international reputation as one of the world’s renowned centres for jewellers and jewellery. |
The Hockley Flyer
The trade magazine for business in and around Birmingham's jewellery quarter. |
Walsh Brothers Clocks Watches & Jewellery
High street jewellery shop with a wide range and international delivery. |
York School of Jewellery
The York School of Jewellery is independent and offers day, evening and weekend classes which are suitable for both complete beginners and advanced students. Classes should be taught in a relaxing but extremely informative manner by highly trained designer jewellers. On the site you can find a gallery of students’ work which illustrates the wide range of the school’s prospectus, from bead stringing to diamond setting. |