The Greenwich Time Lady: The Remarkable Life of Ruth Belville

For nearly fifty years, Ruth Belville carried on a unique family tradition, personally delivering precise time readings to London's clockmakers. Inheriting the role from her grandmother, who took over the task from her husband, Ruth meticulously delivered time using an antique pocket watch, spanning the transition from mechanical to electrical timekeeping. Her dedication created a unique and enduring legacy, a personal touch in a rapidly changing technological landscape.