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...
Today many Adult learners ask, does adult education mean literacy alone? The answer is adult education does not mean literacy alone. It is more than literacy or remedial education to ‘fill gaps’. It is something that people need and want as long as they live,regardless of the amount of their previous education. It must therefore be an integral part of any modern country’s educational system. Who is an adult? An adult is a person who has assumed (whether by his choice or not) some kind of responsibility for self and perhaps, for others and some degree of independence of parental authority and characteristic to the same degree of adolescents, According to (New England Board of Higher Education, 1965). This same adult must be: Physiologically independent Economically independent Socially responsible A spouse, a parent or an active citizen. Aged above 18years What is Educat...