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James Woolley

1695 – 1786

Watch/clock maker

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About James Woolley

Lived 1695 – 1786 (aged 90–91). James Woolley was an English and British.

James Woolley or James Wolley (ca.1695 – 22 November 1786) was a watch and clockmaker from Codnor, Derbyshire.

Life

He was born ca 1695, the son of Samuel Woolley and Abigail Pinegar.

He made turret clocks, one of which was installed in the Nottingham Exchange, which he gifted to the Nottingham Corporation, and in return he was made an honorary burgess of Nottingham. He also made longcase clocks known to be signed "J Woolley", brass and silvered face with moon dial c.1780's.

He died at his house on Codnor Common on 22 November 1786, a bachelor, and left his fortune to his two nephews.

He signed his clocks "Wolley". Therefore this article should list his name as James Wolley or James Woolley.

Works

Public clocks include: Nottingham Exchange 1726, moved to St Nicholas' Church, Nottingham 1830. Now in the Nottingham Industrial Museum.

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Important facts

Born
1695
Birth century

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James Woolley?

Watch/clock maker

When was James Woolley born?

James Woolley was born in 1695.

When did James Woolley die?

James Woolley died on 22 November 1786.

What nationality was James Woolley?

James Woolley was English and British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Woolley

· Wikidata: Q16849740

· DBpedia: James Woolley (clockmaker)

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