Camden in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Thomas Earnshaw
business premises of
Thomas
Earnshaw
1749-1829
Noted watch and
chronometer
maker
Erected 1948 by London County Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine.
Location. 51° 31.066′ N, 0° 7.21′ W. Marker is in Camden, England, in Greater London. Marker is at the intersection of High Holborn and Southampton Row, on the right when traveling west on High Holborn. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 119 High Holborn, Camden, England WC1V 6RD, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Ship Tavern (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Earls of Chesterfield (about 150 meters away); William Marsden (about 180 meters away); Rosetti, Morris, and Burne-Jones (about 210 meters away); Isaac D'Israeli (about 210 meters away); Faraday House (about 210 meters away); Bloomsbury Square Physic Garden (about 240 meters away); Dr. Robert Willan (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.
Also see . . . Thomas Earnshaw (Wikipedia). "Thomas Earnshaw (4 February 1749 in Ashton-under-Lyne – 1 March 1829 in London) was an English watchmaker who following John Arnold's earlier work, further simplified the process of marine chronometer production, making them available to the general public. He is also known for his improvements to the transit clock at the Royal Greenwich Observatory in London and his invention of a chronometer escapement and a form of bimetallic compensation balance." (Submitted on November 3, 2017.)
Additional keywords. Horology
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 186 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.