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John Whitehurst by Joseph Wright of Derby, in the Derby Museum and Art Gallery. John Whitehurst FRS (10 April 1713 – 18 February 1788), born in Cheshire, England, was a clockmaker and scientist, and made significant early contributions to geology.
John Smith (1813–1886), clockmaker and the original founder of today's Smith of Derby Group. John Smith (21 December 1813 - 1886) [2] became an apprentice to John Whitehurst in 1827. He went on to be the founder of a new clockmaking company in 1856, first establishing his business in premises at 27 Queen Street in Derby.
The Whitehurst family was known in Derby as eminent mechanics. John Whitehurst (1713–1788) was born in Congleton, but came to Derby where he entered business as a watch and clock maker. He moved to London when appointed to the post of Inspector of Weights. His nephew continued the business under the name of Whitehurst & Son.
Whitehurst's clock, retained from the old guildhall, was installed within the pediment of the new building). [3] At first-floor level, the principal room behind the colonnade was the 'Grand Room or Court of Sessions', which measured 58 ft (18 m) by 35 ft (11 m) and occupied most of the frontage. [5]
The full moon in the picture is significant as meetings of the Lunar Circle (renamed the Lunar Society by 1775) were timed to make use of its light when travelling.. Wright met Erasmus Darwin in the early 1760s, probably through their common connection of John Whitehurst, first consulting Darwin about ill health in 1767 when he stayed in the Darwin household for a week. [8]
A Derby philosophical club or society met in the mid-18th century: it may have included amongst its members individuals such as John Whitehurst, the Lunar Society member, before he moved to London in 1775. This club continued at least to 1779.
Trainer: John Ennis, first Derby. Jockey: Adam Beschizza, 0 for 1 in Derby. Finished seventh with Enforceable in 2020. Record: 2-2-1 in five starts. Career earnings: $253,166.
The church nave contains the 1769 chair frame clock formerly in the bell tower, now restored to working order by Philip Quale and Alan Newton. It is claimed that this is the oldest working public clock in Greater Manchester. It was installed just after the church opened in 1769 and was made by John Whitehurst (1713–1788) of Derby.