Hampton Court
The clock was installed in 1540 on the gatehouse to the inner court at Hampton Court Palace. It was designed by Nicholas Crazter and made by Nicholas Oursian. This pre- Copernican and pre-Galilean astronomical clock is still functioning. Pass on, pass on, old ancient clock Your fate is glory crowned Like a saint in martyrdom You stand on holy ground Your purpose has been won with years You point with finger cold To keep dark records of our souls And Stories still untold One word one turn it comes each year Treading long and shadow nights A promise of a child and hope To restore broken light Your work is done complete and well Soon you will take rest The hands which well predicted so Will leave your strengthened breast So shine oh shine my dearest friend With red and shadow clear Remember though in English minds They need you not now, here