Clock Restoration, Brockwell Park, Herne Hill.

[@phatfile1]

We've walked past the clock countless times and admire the craftmanship. Excellent documentary showing the care and attention given to restoring this lovely clock to its former glory. Thanks Friends of Brockwell Park and Gillett & Johnston.

[@Theandyhumphreys]

Thank you and thanks for your interest.

[@winstonchurchill3597]

So glad they restored the original movement. Really enjoyed the video.

[@Theandyhumphreys]

Many thanks.

[@domsau2]

Electric mouvement be a shame!

[@domsau2]

I have tears of happiness. Thanks a lot!

[@Theandyhumphreys]

I'm glad you like it

[@saisamayseva8712]

Very very nice to see this clock ticking.Excellent team work.Thank you all for reviving this giant clock.All the best.

[@Theandyhumphreys]

Thank you for your kind remarks.

[@tarkushead]

Thanks for posting - very nice story. Great work by the clockmakers!

[@Theandyhumphreys]

tarkushead Thanks for your interest

[@oldproji]

I grew up at Leander Road from 1947 until the 60s when we moved to Crownstone Court. Brockwell Park holds a lot of memories for me, especially on Sundays when mum used to take us up to the "Big House" for an ice lolly or a bottle of pop, and sandwiches on the green. I went to Effra Parade School and often cut through the park on the way home. There was always a smell of burning timber and masonry dust in the air as old Victorian houses made way for Council Estates, and of tar blocks as the tram lines were dug up. I had a great childhood back then and left the area in 1969 when I married. There will always be a place in my heart for Brockwell Park. That chosen colour for the clock was almost identical to how I remember it. As I recall, all the iron railings in the park were painted dark green too, as were the swings.

[@Theandyhumphreys]

Thanks for that. The seats are still green - designed to blend in. Best wishes.

[@BorisCheshlarov]

Little Big Ben!!🙂🕙👌👏

[@welshmanjasonpatrick8607]

Great restrictions of clock good work done

[@nitramretep]

Great video, I lived in Herne Hill 52 years ago!

[@Theandyhumphreys]

Thanks. It was a nice one to make.

[@Gearz-365]

I always love how people take care of the old public clocks

[@Theandyhumphreys]

Yes, this was paid for by pubic subscription and largely from one person. Thanks for you interest.

[@Gearz-365]

Andy Humphreys no problem

[@ericamills9133]

Kelly I wanted to Lowden cody aoubstly not

[@florianchurch]

Wonderful Clock !

[@Theandyhumphreys]

Thanks for your interest.

[@guyavni3206]

When they take out the clock (or the face of the clock), all I could hear was "brace yourself Rodney. Brace yourself)...

[@zeseanplays3114]

so cool

[@MirceaD28]

Why we are unable to make beautiful objects today?

[@Theandyhumphreys]

I don't know! Thanks for your interest.

[@31093146]

Complimenti!!!

[@Theandyhumphreys]

Thank you.

[@LCMNUNES1962]

VERY VERY GOOD JOBs MECHANICAL , BRASIL OK.

[@Theandyhumphreys]

Hello, Many thanks and also thanks for your interest.

[@Gearz-365]

Does Gillett and Johnston also still make mechanical public clock movements?

[@Theandyhumphreys]

Yes - as far as I know but look at their website: www.gillettjohnston.co.uk. Hope you liked the film.

[@lysgauty1]

Formidable

[@Theandyhumphreys]

Many thanks

[@someboi7308]

2:25 door: YOU SHALL NOT SEE OUTSIDE!

[@Jpradotv1]

Estamos restaurando um relógio Holandês antigo 100anos permaneceu 40 anos parado na cidade de Avaí SP. Jaime Prado Bauru SP

[@Theandyhumphreys]

Boa sorte com isso. Best wishes. Andy

[@jacobparry6212]

What song is in the background?

[@dawson9507]

They fixed a smaller 14-foot tall clock, and suddenly in 2017 came the restoration of the 314-foot Great Clock of Westminster, “Elizabeth Tower.”

[@Theandyhumphreys]

Thanks for your comment. The problem at Westminster was that the tower was tilting over. The clock was fine!

[@Tricyklist]

Great video, shame about the ridiculously loud, jangley muzak completely drowning out the voices.

[@Theandyhumphreys]

Not sure what you mean! If you turn the volume down it's fine and is OK in my mixer. Thanks for the interest.

[@johnrobinson6809]

Very interesting video of how people can get together and save something for future generations. 👏 Bravo! I do wish the music was turned down as to hear what was being said. PEACE!

[@LCMNUNES1962]

VERY GOOD , BRASIL OK.

[@Theandyhumphreys]

Hello and thank you for your interest.

[@crkvenazvonahr8668]

What is the music at 17:34 and other parts of the film

[@Theandyhumphreys]

All the music came from Audio Network - a music publisher and library. The track at 17.34 is ANW 1597 - Play All Day. Hope this helps and thanks for your interest.

[@hammi9573]

im worried about 14:49. painting over the rusted surface.

[@Theandyhumphreys]

Hi Hammi, They grey paint sprayed on at 15.00 is primer - to prevent further rust. Thanks for your interest and I hope you liked the film.

[@clamoy]

I’ve never seen such a bunch of unqualified bodge artists at work before. The original Green was on the inside of the door and used on the clock mechanism ironwork. But they couldn’t work that out 🤦🏻 what a terrible restoration. I hope they didn’t charge much 🤨

[@person_1473]

Is that clock in the uk

[@Theandyhumphreys]

Yes, Brockwell Park is in south London between Brixton, Herne Hill and Tulse Hill. Thanks for your interest.

[@person_1473]

@@Theandyhumphreys I live in leeds and I would like to see it

[@Theandyhumphreys]

@@person_1473 Hello Charlie, Good town Leeds. But to visit the clock, if you don't want to drive, then take a train to Euston or coach to Victoria Station, then Victoria Line tube to Brixton and it's a 10 minute walk to Brockwell Park. But the Tritton Clock looks exactly as it does in the film. I can send you photographs if that would do.

[@person_1473]

@@Theandyhumphreys I do have a car but the park looks lovely to have a picnic there and when it is the 6 week holidays in hope I go there

[@colgkidd3083]

50

[@nguyenbaotin8180]

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[@Theandyhumphreys]

Sorry, it's not for sale.

[@trebushett2079]

These repairers have never done a mechanics apprenticeship - heat by welding torch, blow lamp or eddy current coils, is the way to loosen rusted-in tight nuts and bolts.