Comments on: So Long, Edward Burd

By: justin

justin — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 17:08:50 +0000

As well as Edwards love for clocks, and his family, was his love for Bacon sandwiches, as long as the bacon was crispy.
My daughter is 15, and some mornings when I ask her what she wants for breakfast, she replies, ” Can I have an Edward Burd”
so for the rest of my life when I see a clock or smell Bacon cooking, I think of my friend.
What a wonderfully way to remember such a lovely gentleman.

By: John Drinkwater

John Drinkwater — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 16:37:14 +0000

So sorry to read here about Edward i did not realise how ill he was and if i know i would have not been in touch with you about the small railway clock that i bought from him, So sorry .
I will probably be in touch later when your thing are sorted about probably acquiring a Fusee verge. Once again so sorry.

By: Paul Martin

Paul Martin — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 15:42:52 +0000

Just heard about Edward , first met him andMary 40 years ago via Malcolm Glikstien when I use to repair their family cars. It was Edward that has inspired me in the world of horological interest,,was always fascinated by his clock collection,always good to see him at the clock fairs and chat with a shared friend Will Barnard.
RIP Edward,sadly missed.

By: Bailey Jones

Bailey Jones — Sun, 14 Oct 2018 22:02:56 +0000

Thank you Ian Silverton. Something about those well made, utilitarian clocks keeping time for so many years inspired me to compose a few lines. I felt quite sad that their latter day custodian had passed away. I hope there is a museum somewhere who would be interested in buying them as I think they have real historical value.

By: Jean Mason

Jean Mason — Sat, 13 Oct 2018 14:54:19 +0000

An interesting article about early clocks and the sad loss of another National Treasure. I hope his clocks will find caring owners.

By: Achim

Achim — Sat, 13 Oct 2018 11:18:30 +0000

Time has come for Mr Edward Burd — R.I.P.

Love & Peace
ACHIM

By: Marcia Jane Howard

Marcia Jane Howard — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 19:20:43 +0000

What an interesting insight into the world of clocks. May you rest in peace Edward, with just the soft tick of your favourite clock to go with on your onward journey

By: Ian Silverton

Ian Silverton — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 18:20:32 +0000

Bailey Jones, your words on the school master and children,and the clock, made me feel rather sad, about time now gone, well put

By: Bailey Jones

Bailey Jones — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 08:41:27 +0000

Lovely to read about the satisfaction Edward gained from his hobby during his retirement. These clocks played an important part in the lives of ordinary Victorian people at work, school or when taking journeys.

Tick tock.
The old school clock
is silent now.
It ticks no more.
Long gone the file of children
and the master by the door.

I hope the collection finds a good home
.

By: Mathilde Grange

Mathilde Grange — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 08:24:43 +0000

I cannot put it better than Paul Loften, the world is a sadder place without Mr. Burd. And yes, teh sound is important, the ticking, the bells telling you the hours, the halves and the quarters, ever without a cup of tea… Sit tibi terra levis, Edward Burd.