Time in Rutland by Robert Ovens and Sheila Sleath
A history and gazetteer of the bells, scratch dials, sundials and clocks of Rutland
Edited highlights from various reviews:
‘It is interesting that the best makers' book written to date in England concerns England’s smallest
historical county, Rutland. Before I go further, this comment is directed to all of you that are
interested in church clocks, church bells, scratch dials and sundials. You must be aware of this book. It
is without equal when compared with any other study of those subjects within a small area of any
country - Time in Rutland is beautifully produced; I can not heap enough praise upon this major work;
It should serve as a model, probably unachievable, for anyone considering publishing a work on public
clocks.’
Tom Spittler reviews editor of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC), an
organisation that has over 38,000 members world wide.
‘You don’t have to be interested in clocks to enjoy this book - though it undoubtedly helps. A handsome
volume; although it contains a lot of technical horological stuff, there is also plenty for the non-
specialist to enjoy. Time in Rutland is a rich source of interest - not a cheap book, but worth every
penny.’
Joan Stephens Leicester Mercury
‘… what a handsome book it is - a real beauty. One of the advantages of Rutland is that due to its small
area … it is manageable and ideal for the treatment it receives. Excellent treatment it is, too; every
parish a treasure house of detail on anything and everything to do with Bells, Frames, Turret Clocks,
Scratch Dials, Sundials and much more …. Time in Rutland broadens our traditional ringing experience
and helps us realise the wonderful heritage which is ours. Thank you Rutland Local History and Record
Society.’
The Ringing World, a weekly journal for Church Bell Ringers (12,000 subscribers)
‘The detail of research and recording in this book … is nothing short of remarkable, for which both
authors are to be warmly congratulated… I cannot express sufficiently my admiration for this beautifully
produced book, it painstaking authors, and the Rutland Local History & Record Society.’
Alan Smith Horological Journal
Time in Rutland by Robert Ovens and Sheila Sleath
A history and gazetteer of the bells, scratch dials, sundials and clocks of Rutland
Edited highlights from various reviews:
‘It is interesting that the best makers' book written to
date in England concerns England’s smallest historical
county, Rutland. Before I go further, this comment is
directed to all of you that are interested in church
clocks, church bells, scratch dials and sundials. You must
be aware of this book. It is without equal when
compared with any other study of those subjects within
a small area of any country - Time in Rutland is
beautifully produced; I can not heap enough praise upon
this major work; It should serve as a model, probably
unachievable, for anyone considering publishing a work
on public clocks.’
Tom Spittler reviews editor of the National Association of Watch and Clock
Collectors (NAWCC), an organisation that has over 38,000 members world wide.
‘You don’t have to be interested in clocks to enjoy this book - though it
undoubtedly helps. A handsome volume; although it contains a lot of technical
horological stuff, there is also plenty for the non-specialist to enjoy. Time in
Rutland is a rich source of interest - not a cheap book, but worth every penny.’
Joan Stephens Leicester Mercury
‘… what a handsome book it is - a real beauty. One of the advantages of
Rutland is that due to its small area … it is manageable and ideal for the
treatment it receives. Excellent treatment it is, too; every parish a treasure
house of detail on anything and everything to do with Bells, Frames, Turret
Clocks, Scratch Dials, Sundials and much more …. Time in Rutland broadens our
traditional ringing experience and helps us realise the wonderful heritage
which is ours. Thank you Rutland Local History and Record Society.’
The Ringing World, a weekly journal for Church Bell Ringers (12,000 subscribers)
‘The detail of research and recording in this book … is nothing short of
remarkable, for which both authors are to be warmly congratulated… I cannot
express sufficiently my admiration for this beautifully produced book, it
painstaking authors, and the Rutland Local History & Record Society.’
Alan Smith Horological Journal
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