About me

I first learned of horology as a career through a friend from the United States, not considering beforehand that clockmaking could be a sustainable form of work. Dissatisfied with my current course of study, Computer Science, he urged I look into the BA Horology course on offer at Birmingham City University’s Horology Department.

By July 2021 I was enrolled on the course and my horological career had begun. Having little to no form of engineering experience beforehand, and dealing with the restrictions of Covid-19, the first year was difficult, but a welcome challenge. In the years since then, I have developed a keen interest in timekeeping mechanisms, and the history of clockmaking in general.

Clocks provide a fascinating insight into our past, and I particularly enjoy the significance timekeepers can have to their owners, often being handed down through generations. With this in mind, I take a careful approach to clock repair, with a focus on preserving original and historically significant components where possible.

Now residing in Norwich, Norfolk, I work for Michlmayr & Co as a clockmaker/repairer.