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The escapement mechanism has been widely used for centuries in mechanical clocks. It is the mechanism by which a clock controls the release of stored energy, allowing it to advance in small, precise ...

St Albans is an historic city, dating back to the days of the Roman conquest of Britain. It is located 20 miles away from London. Within the city there is a medieval clock tower. The tower stands in ...