Ancient & Modern Clocks Grandfather clocks , also known as longcase clocks, are a type of mechanical clock that is renowned for their tall, freestanding design and pendulum mechanism housed within the tower case. Originating in the late 17th century in England, these clocks became popular due to their improved accuracy over older timekeeping methods. The name "grandfather clock" became widespread after the song "My Grandfather's Clock , " written by Henry Clay Work in 1876, which described such a clock that had been running for ninety years. View More Kieninger clocks This is one of the world's oldest clock makers founded in Germany over 100 years ago. You can see more here Like this Ridgeway grandfather clocks The mechanics of a grandfather clock involve a weight-driven system where weights descend slowly pulling on gears to regulate the movement of hands on the dial. This system requires periodic winding to keep the clock running accurat...
Facts Save 10% writing exams A lot of our youths are still unaware of the major public examinations covered by examining bodies. They still ask questions like: Which exam is important? Who should seat for this examinions? Which examining body is incharge? We shall look into details the important public examinations you need to know. The major public examining body in West Africa is the west African Examinations Council (WAEC). There are other examining countries in member countries. In Nigeria for instance, such bodies include the international centre for examinational Evaluation (ICEE) established at the university of I bad an in 1972, the joint Admission and matriculation Board (JAMB) newly set up for University admission, and many professional organizations Examples: Medicine Accountancy Surveying Which conduct certain national qualifying examinations, educators should be fam...