124: Selling Time

August 18, 2020 00:07:05
124: Selling Time
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124: Selling Time

Aug 18 2020 | 00:07:05

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Trace Kerr Amy Barton

Show Notes

In 1836, the Belville family began their business of selling time. It started with Ruth Belville's father and passed down to his daughter, Ruth. She sold time until 1939. Give it a listen, you know you want to learn more.

Show Notes:

Ruth Belville at the Greenwich clock.

Visit the museum that has Ruth Belville's watch.

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