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A web site dedicated to sundials, with pictures and a freeware program to download.
http://web.fc-net.fr/frb/sundials/

Dedicated to research on antique clocks with Attleboro Clock Co. Attleboro Mass on the dial.
http://attleboroclocks.com

Basic introduction to how electric clocks work. Hobbyist's collection gallery with animations and related links.
http://home.clara.net/steve.thackery/clocks/horindex.htm

Pictures and description of a fully functional replica of an 1800's fusee engine.
http://www.angelfire.com/sd/rronnie/

A collector of Atmos clocks who is looking to buy additional ones. Many pictures of the different styles of Atmos clocks and short descriptions of them.
http://www.geocities.com/atmosclocks/

The history and uses of the astrolabe, a very ancient astronomical computer for solving problems relating to time and the position of the Sun and stars in the sky.
http://www.astrolabes.org/

Specializing in research on the early clockmakers of New England. Has records of tower clock installations for Seth Thomas, E. Howard, Stevens and Schwalbach clock companies.
http://members.aol.com/donnl/clockworkhistorian.html

Horological directory of web sites for organizations, museums for clocks and watches, mailing lists, book reviews and a watch and clock FAQ.
http://www.ubr.com/clocks/

Information and pictures on pocket watches, mantel clocks, carriage clocks, marine chronometers, electric clocks, and wristwatches.
http://www.faszination.ch/

Features a slide show on "Collecting Illinois Watches Without Going Broke", and discussion on private labeled Bunn Specials.
http://www.interstatetime.com/

History and information about Westclox, trade name of the Western Clock Manufacturing Company. Important dates, patents, advertisements, catalogs and online ordering of select reproduction replacement parts.
http://clockhistory.com

Horological books
http://www.mayfieldbooks.freeserve.co.uk

Pictures and information about antique and vintage clocks including grandfather, mantle and wall clocks. Electric and master clocks, time recorders and anything to do with horology.
http://www.clock-museum.co.uk/

Website showing John Harrison's great achievements in the field of horology.
http://www.nmm.org.uk/

The Horological Foundation's directory of web sites for watches, clocks, instruments and barometers.
http://www.antique-horology.org

A collection of UK websites for antiques.
http://www.uk250.co.uk/Antiques/index.html

Listing and photographs of clocks in a personal collection.
http://angelfire.com/ok/maxfugue

A virtual museum of over 50 antique and vintage American clocks.
http://www.prestigeclockrepair.com/museum/

Includes illustrations and information on styles from 1815-1920 and clocks for sale.
http://www.vienna-regulators.com/

Contains a history of the Standard Electric Time Company, links to various collections with images and several case studies of restorations of school systems.
http://setclocks.tripod.com/

Photographs and descriptions of registered clocks that have been reported stolen.
http://www.nationalclockregister.co.uk/stolen/scr.htm