Rebecca Struthers

Author

Rebecca Struthers is a British horologist, author and one of only a handful of watchmakers in the world who creates entire timepieces by hand. Her book Hands of Time tells the story of timekeeping through the watches and clocks she has encountered, repaired and studied throughout her career. Struthers combines the technical expertise of... a master craftsperson with a historian's understanding of how timekeeping has shaped human civilisation. The book examines how the measurement of time has influenced navigation, industry, science and daily life across centuries, told through the objects themselves. Struthers holds a PhD in antiquarian horology and, together with her husband Craig, runs a workshop where they create bespoke mechanical timepieces using traditional techniques. She is a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers and has been recognised as one of the most accomplished horologists working today. Her writing brings warmth and accessibility to a subject that might seem niche but touches every aspect of modern life. The audiobook edition brings her fascinating exploration of time, craft and human ingenuity to listeners who appreciate stories about craftsmanship, history and the objects that shape our lives. Read more Show less