sentences:  Fine examples are the Fortnum and Mason automaton, the Financial Times Astronomical clock, two reproductions of the historical Giovanni di Dondi clock by Peter Haward and restoration of the Hampton Court Clock and the rebuilding of Big Ben following a structural failure (1977) by John Vernon.Geoffrey Buggins realised that the business could not continue as it was, in the post war world.Fortunately Simon Mackay (Lord Tanlaw) a keen horologist and FBHI took an interest and he became temporary owner and Chairman.