Quotes Donut - Most of us, even in this digital age, know what a grandfather clock is – but do you know how they got their name? They were once known as long-case clocks, but in 1876 American songwriter Henry Clay Work wrote the song that would give birth to the name that we know them by today: “My Grandfather’s Clock”.

Most of us, even in this digital age, know what a grandfather clock is – but do ... - Greg Taylor - Quotes Donut

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Most of us, even in this digital age, know what a grandfather clock is – but do you know how they got their name? They were once known as long-case clocks, but in 1876 American songwriter Henry Clay Work wrote the song that would give birth to the name that we know them by today: “My Grandfather’s Clock”.

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