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“It’s impossible to imagine a world without clocks, and that is why horology has always fascinated me.” – Dr John C Taylor OBE.

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Inventor, Scientist, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Horologist, Artist, Photographer, Yachtmaster, Pilot. Welcome to my world.

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Between 1912 and 1948, art competitions were a part of the Olympics. Medals were awarded for architecture, music, painting, and sculpture.

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A Manx Royal Tale

A MANX ROYAL TALE A personal message from Dr John C Taylor OBE I was very sad to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Lord of Mann. I had enjoyed the great honour of meeting Her Majesty twice. Strix Ltd is the Manx company I set up in 1981 to manufacture the domestic electric kettle controls that I invented. With encouragement from the Manx Government, the company slowly became established, supplying famous UK brand names such as Swan, Morphy Richards, Philips and Russell Hobbs; initially, with controls that switched the kettle off when the water boiled… read more

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Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.

Helen Keller

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