Ross Alcock FBHI
Tutor

Biography

As a professional horologist for nearly 20 years, I’ve had experience in most areas. I studied the BHI watch pathway for my examination at the School of Jewellery at Birmingham City University, as well as the conservation of clocks at West Dean, before embarking on a period of tower clock restoration and repair for Smith of Derby – all before finding my place in the horological industry as a self-employed domestic clock repairer. I’ve taken further courses in education and training to support and develop my interest in passing on the subject of horology to others, both through formal courses – such as those run by the BHI – and in the more informal setting of talks on the subject to interested groups. I’m a strong believer that the most important part of any learning journey is the foundations. Although these may seem boring and not as interesting as the more advanced aspects, they are the area on which everything else is built. Without a firm foundation and understanding of the basics it is not possible to grasp and develop the more in-depth, detailed areas of a subject. For this reason, you are most likely to find me in the clock workshop delivering the first steps in a personal horological journey, laying firm foundations upon which students can build and grow the most complex and nuanced skills and understanding that horology has to offer. Photograph by Richard Edwards.

Ross has been a professional horologist for nearly 20 years. He studied with the BHI and at the School of Jewellery at Birmingham City University. Ross is the BHI. Ross is currently the Vice Chairman of the BHI.