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June 2026 Horological Journal

1 June 2026

This month we feature on the covers The Origins Clock, a faithful recreation of Harrison’s H1 – and the closest to an exact replica yet in a long series of Harrison-inspired Sea Clocks made by Sinclair Harding. All is explained in a special report by Justin Koullapis FBHI – read the article for free here: Download the article for free here

Also in this issue, David Poole MBE FBHI continues his ‘Let’s make a clock’ series, and Ben Tubbing rounds off his two-part article on a pendulum with parametric excitation. 

Below is a list of the articles available in the June edition of The Horological Journal.

If you’re already a member we hope you enjoy them, if not sign up for membership and receive the Journal every month along with many more benefits.


An Interview with Mike France


The Pragnell-Bray ʻOriginsʼ Clock

Justin Koullapis FBHI


A Helping Hand for Students 97

David Poole MBE FBHI


A Pendulum with Parametric Excitation – Part 2

Ben Tubbing


Bench View

Mike Flannery FBHI

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