Events

David Cottrell The George Daniels Lecture “The Double Lever Escapement” Reworking the original Daniels CO-Axial

Annual George Daniels Dinner Guest Speaker David Cotrell

Stephen Dutfield Evans of Birmingham Turret Clocks Most of us when we hear the name Evans of Birmingham think of the skeleton clocks ie. the Scott Memorial and the Detent escapement clock, made by William Frederick Evans. But in the book “The Industries of Birmingham” it has a whole page devoted to the Soho Clock …

Rory McEvoy FBHI. Curator Emeritus RGO.American and English clockmaking/repairing processes past and present. Our past chairman Rory McEvoy is making the trip from America where he has been the Executive Director of the National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors Inc. for the last four years. He will be bringing us up to date with …

West Dean Students Individual Presentations TBA

Justin Jay Koullapis “Self-Perpetuating” - The automatic watch and The Legacy of John Harwood

The Kent County Show is the Society’s flagship event for farming, agriculture and rural life in Kent. Join us on 3rd, 4th, & 5th July 2026 for the 95th Show, as we take it back to our roots, showcasing the very best of what the ‘Garden of England’ has to offer. From animals to tractors, showjumping, …

Garry Williams MIET. BHI Chairman. Donna Millichamp. Membership and short course administrator. BHI Upton Hall - The way forward The South London Branch of the British Horological institute is one of the largest and most well attended branches within the UK. Our origins go back to the 1970s and our first chairman was the late …

Beresford Hutchinson Memorial Lecture Dr. Ian Greaves Why did the British Need to Smuggle Watch Jewels from Switzerland in WWII? A brief history of jewel making from the late 1700s to the 1940s The South London Branch Welcomes Dr Ian Greaves who has been collecting watches for years. Ian is the director of his business …

The Annual Auction will take place at the White Hart Barn. Lots can be entered from 19:30 and viewing will start at 20:00 Terms and Condition: HERE A draft list of current lots: LIST OF LOTS This list will be subject to significant changes and is draft only.