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Thomas Tompion
Thomas Tompion (1639–1713): The Father of English Clockmaking Early Life and Background: Born in Northwich, Cheshire, England, in 1639, Thomas Tompion’s early life remains somewhat obscure. He began his career as a comb maker before entering the service of Henry Harris, a London watchmaker, around 1660. This apprenticeship provided him with foundational skills in horology and marked the beginning of his ascent to becoming one of En…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Thomas Tompion's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Thomas Tompion's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
