Tompion Street, EC1V

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Originally Smith Street, it was changed before the Second World War to commemorate 17thCentury clock and watchmaker Thomas Tompion (1639 – 1713). Tompion is regarded as the Father of English Clockmaking, his work with scientist Robert Hooke allowed him to create exceptionally accurate timepieces.

 

 

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