Old Timers (1934)

Titles read: '“Old Timers“ with the kind permission of The Science Museum, S Kensington & the —- Company of Watchmakers. [timecode obscures titles on vhs copy.] From the dawn of civilisation, time has always worried man (and sometimes woman, too!). Here are some ancient and modern examples of time-keepers.' London. Various shots of different timepieces, including a water clock, a candle with hours marked on the side, a sand glass, a sinking bowl water clock, and several ornate clocks. M/S of the Shell Building in London, seen from the Embankment. Closer shot of the modern clock at the top of the building - still going strong today! FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT'S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the