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Good Directions apace with Merlin Entertainment to create The World of David Walliams Clock
» 02 Dec 2021
Good Directions LTD had the honour and absolute pleasure of working alongside the Creative Director of Alton Towers, John...
This enormous clock was designed by John Burton and closely following his design a piece was produced which has swiftly become one of the favourites. Using a variety of materials, cutting-edge technology, and techniques, Good Directions have produced a clock which will be seen...
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Good Directions bespoke weathervanes show off interests
» 03 Dec 2020
Weathervanes are an ideal way to personalise a property with something demonstrating the owners’ interests. Over many years of experience,...
Custom designs can be manufactured to any size and from virtually any material. The company can work from artwork supplied or the team can help to design a unique weathervane.
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Good Directions clock for entrance to new ride
» 03 Sep 2020
Thrill seekers waiting to try a new ride at Alton Towers theme park can count down the minutes to take-off, on a large bespoke clock...
The new ride is in an area devoted to some of the most popular works of successful author and comedian David Walliams.
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Historic clock restored to its former glory thanks to Good Directions
» 16 Apr 2020
A historic clock telling the time for people in Rochester for about 250 years ago has been restored to its former glory thanks to the team...
The timepiece at the Corn Exchange in Rochester was erected in 1771, paid for by Sir Cloudesley Shovell, who was MP for Rochester from 1695 to 1701. Before the restoration project, it had fallen into disrepair with wear and tear over the centuries taking its toll until much of...
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Good Directions large clock at school keeps everyone on time
» 05 Mar 2020
Pupils and staff at a Hampshire school have little excuse for not getting to lessons on time after a large clock was installed by...
The team at Crofton School in Stubbington wanted a large clock to feature on the blank wall of the stairwell, however with only lightweight cladding they were worried the clock would be too heavy. They also wanted a modern style to suit the refurbished building, so individual...
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Good Directions bespoke 1500mm clock features on new development
» 10 Feb 2020
A large clock made by Good Directions provides a striking feature on the wall of a redeveloped housing association complex in...
Loughborough Park in Lambeth, London, used to comprise 390 flats built in 1938 and before the redevelopment it failed to meet the government’s Decent Homes standard. The Guinness Partnership carried out a £100m redevelopment to provide 487 new homes for social rent, affordable...
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Good Directions creates bespoke stainless steel drum clock
» 11 Oct 2018
A business in East London has a beautiful example of an exterior stainless steel drum clock, thanks to the skills of #comp,7234:Good...
The clock in Hoe Street, Walthamstow, was fitted with bespoke acrylic dials with the customer’s own designed graphics which Good Directions produced in vinyl. The dials were then back illuminated with LEDs.
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Good Directions pillar clock for County Durham school
» 14 Jun 2018
There is no excuse for being late for class at a County Durham school now it has taken delivery of a spectacular new timepiece made by...
The five metre-high pillar clock stands at the top of the drive to Barnard Castle School and is visible to all pupils and staff as they arrive.
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Good Directions installs clocks for Poundbury Estate
» 16 Apr 2018
Good Directions has made classic Roman style clock dials for the Tower at the Poundbury Estate in Dorset, Prince Charles’ urban...
Three 1840mm diameter Classic Roman style clock dials were created and installed, with engineers using a large cherry picker to install the dials into apertures in the tower.
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Playground clock a team effort for pupils and Good Directions
» 05 Feb 2018
Exterior clocks specialist Good Directions has helped schoolchildren know what time is it when they are out in the playground –...
The school wanted a personalised large clock for the playground and ran a competition for children to come up with a design. They selected six but they could not choose an outright winner, so the school asked Good Directions for help.
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Good Directions makes sure the AA is right on time
» 04 Jan 2018
People in Guildford can now rely on the AA for finding out the correct time – after Good Directions made improvements to the...
Good Directions first had to remove the clock tower from the top of the headquarters building in Guildford. Once the tower was back in the company’s Hampshire factory, it was waterproof tested to ensure it was safe and suitable to go back on the new AA building that would be...
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Two British clock manufacturers join forces as Good Directions acquires Shire Clocks
» 22 Dec 2016
Good Directions Ltd is proud to announce that Shire Clocks Ltd became part of its company group from December 1st 2016.
British manufacturer Good Directions, specialist in the design and production of exterior clocks, clock towers, architectural features and metal guttering, has acquired Derbyshire-based exterior clock specialist Shire Clocks as part of its continued expansion plans.
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Neptune Street Furniture used in regeneration scheme
» 10 Apr 2014
A new gateway to Portsmouth is being created and the first stage of the scheme, including a park and ride, was opened on Saturday 5th April...
They approached Neptune Street Furniture in December to design the seating to go underneath the bus shelters. With over 50 years experience manufacturing street furniture in the UK, Neptune, part of the Good Directions group of companies, not only has a vast standard...
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Good Directions Launches New Range of Clock Tables
» 07 Oct 2013
British manufacturer Good Directions Ltd, specialist in the design and production of exterior clocks, clock towers and...
Drawing on knowledge gained over the past 25 years and its continual investment in the latest technology, Good Directions’ in-house design team have used their expertise in the design and manufacture of special clock features to create a range of stunning clock tables suitable...
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Two great British manufacturers join forces as Good Directions acquires Neptune Outdoor Furniture
» 07 Aug 2013
Good Directions Ltd is proud to announce that Neptune Outdoor Furniture Ltd became part of its company group from 1st August...
British manufacturer Good Directions, specialist in the design and production of exterior clocks, clock towers, architectural features and copper guttering, has acquired Hampshire-based street furniture specialist Neptune as part of its continued expansion plans.
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Good Directions Makes Bespoke Clocks for Grand Designs
» 02 Nov 2012
This autumn Channel 4's flagship design show reached its 100th episode and Kevin McCloud launched his book '100 Best Grand Designs'. So...
Clock features have often been used over the decades not just to note the passing of time but also to celebrate it. Clocks of all styles and sizes have often been erected to commemorate Coronations and Jubilees, as memorials to fallen heroes, denote anniversaries, celebrate...
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Duchess Unveils Good Directions Jubilee Pillar Clock
» 23 Jul 2012
The Duchess of Cornwall officially unveiled a new Diamond Jubilee clock manufactured by Good Directions Ltd, which takes pride...
The Minden Band of the Queen’s Division provided music and scores of villagers waved Union flags as they watched the Duchess of Cornwall remove the cover from the commemorative pillar clock in the heart of their conservation area.
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Exterior Clocks by Good Directions Listed as a Great British Great
» 10 May 2012
With the eyes of the world on Great Britain in 2012 as the nation hosts the Olympics and the Queen celebrates her Diamond Jubilee, a new...
The original Great Exhibition world fair in London’s Crystal Palace was opened in 1851 by Queen Victoria, the only other British monarch to complete 60 years on the throne. It was visited by over six million people – nearly 20 per cent of the population of the Britain at that...
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Good Directions Expands With New Premises and More Staff
» 07 Dec 2011
Good Directions Ltd recently moved to new premises in Botley, Hampshire, to expand in-house manufacturing capabilities.
The family-owned British company is a world leader in the design, manufacture and installation of Exterior Clocks, Roof Turrets, GRP Structures and Copper Guttering.
