Catalogue description Records of A.J. Thornton, clock manufacturer and engineer of Old Road, Stone and Oulton Heath, Stone

This record is held by Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Archive Service: Staffordshire County Record Office

Details of D3820
Reference: D3820
Title: Records of A.J. Thornton, clock manufacturer and engineer of Old Road, Stone and Oulton Heath, Stone
Description:

A. J. Thornton opened a clock making business in Stone in 1926 which continued until his death in 1982. He was elected a Fellow of the British Horological Institute in 1957 and specialised in the construction of large public clocks in Mid and North Staffs. such as the 'Teapot Clock' in Fenton and the Normeir 'Tyre Clock' at Hartshill.
Date: 20th Century
Held by: Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Archive Service: Staffordshire County Record Office, not available at The National Archives
Language: English
Creator:

Thornton, A J, d 1982, of Stone, Staffordshire, clock manufacturer and engineer
Physical description: 3 Series
Immediate source of acquisition:

Deposited by the Senior Museum Officer, County Museum, Shugborough
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