Birmingham City University’s unique Horology course produced the graduate leading the Big Ben clock restoration.
The clock, commonly referred to as Big Ben - the nickname originally given to its Great Bell – underwent a refurbishment before being restored to its iconic location in London.
Sitting at the north end of the Palace of Westminster the clock has become an iconic landmark since it was built in 1859.
Remaining the only Horology degree course in the country, the studies provide a unique opportunity to study clocks and watches, both mechanical and electronic, as well as assessing the art and science of time measurement.
Taught out of the historic School in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter graduates from the course have taken their skills all over the globe.
