Category Archives: clockmakers

John Fisher’s dog thought the bear on the tavern sign was real

Posted on October 1, 2011 by june lloyd

My previous post on John Fisher focused on his clocks. Fisher was also quite an artist. As well as pictures, he painted his wood carvings and also flags and trade signs to order. York folk artist Lewis Miller recorded what … Continue reading →

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York genius John Fisher, clockmaker and artist

Posted on September 26, 2011 by june lloyd

Even in his own time, John Fisher of York was recognized for his extraordinary skills as a clockmaker and artist. His clocks were not just your ordinary eight day tall case clocks of the late eighteenth century. He created musical … Continue reading →

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Jonathan Jessop and the York Imperial Apple

Posted on December 26, 2008 by june lloyd

York Imperial from USDA Bulletin The York Imperial apple won’t win any beauty contests. I have several in my fruit bowl right now and they all look different. They come in various shadings of red and green with brown freckles. … Continue reading →

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