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

External links

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