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Timekeeping in the 17th Century: Life Before Standardized Clocks

November 2, 2025 by Staff
17th Century Timekeeping: Life Before Standardized Clocks

The year is 1650. Dawn breaks over a bustling London street. A baker, eager to fire up his ovens, glances not at a digital display, but at the sky. He squints, judging the sun’s angle, a silent conversation with the heavens dictating the start of his workday. This was life before the tyranny of the … Read more

Categories Uncategorized Tags 17Th Century, History Of Clocks, Sundials, Timekeeping

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