John Alker
John Alker (fl. 1797–1832), aka Alker of Wigan, was one of a family of longcase clock makers from Wigan, Lancashire.
Bibliography[]
- Davies E.: Greater Manchester Clocks and Clockmakers
- Hawkes A.J.: The Clockmakers & Watchmakers of Wigan 1650 - 1850
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Media related to John Alker at Wikimedia Commons
- The Long Case Clock: The Science and Engineering that Goes Into a Grandfather Clock - Jessica Chappell
- Historical Clock and Watch Research
- Edward Baines' Directory of Wigan, 1825
- Lancashire Quarter Sessions - National Archives
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