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Survey of London
… are told that, in spite of his keen interest in clocks and watches, it was Charles II's habit to set his watch by "the … for Whitehall be required to view and inventory the King's Watches; and take care to secure and safe-guard them: And … of Nigel Scott introduces a David Ramsay, "maker of watches and horologes to his Majesty," as the keeper of a …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… I saw some fine armour, a great number of curious old watches and other things, old pictures and a very great …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… as it is said that they have nearly all been able to buy watches with the money they have by the making of the toys. …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… 1858 1. July. Went to Walker in Cornhill, sketched watches, touched up yesterday's sketches etc. The day before … 3. Went to Smiles, Sparrow's, etc, cut up wood, finished watches, finished West Moor pit etc. In evening had Mr … Millard preached both times. Wet in evening. 5. Touched up watches, West Moor pit, on with Clay Cross works etc. In …