When we was a child, we visited a London notable relic that had a vast open time resource upon arrangement with a outrageous pendulum that swung by a hole cut in a floor. Does any one else recollect saying this exhibit? we would adore to uncover it to my kids right away though can’t recollect that notable relic it was in.

 

2 Responses to Big pendulum clock in a London museum?

  1. Peter Berthoud says:

    I think Ragwort is right. However, the original pendulum was replaced in 1988. The new one does not need to be re-swung on the hour, which is apparently why they changed it, it also has a new location within the museum. I preferred the original which was over 100 years old.

    I am sure the new one will still fascinate your kids but you may feel a bit let down as I did when I first saw the new model.

    There are some photos of both at http://www.scienceandsociety.co.uk/results.asp?X9=Educational%20Demonstration,%20Foucault%20Pendulum

  2. ragwort says:

    I believe you are referring to Foucaults pendulum which swings from the vaulted ceiling to the floor in the Science museum at South Kensington, London

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