# [HBP#26] - Keith Scobie-Youngs - Restoring Big Ben: Inside Britain’s Great Clock

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Podcast: [Heritage Buildings Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/heritage-buildings-podcast-7116506)
Published: 2026-01-27T15:00:00+00:00
Episode link: http://www.heritagebuildingspodcast.com
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🎙️ You can also access the full Audio version of this Podcast by searching for 'Heritage Buildings Podcast' on - Apple, Spotify, Amazon, PocketCasts, and any of your other favourite podcasting apps! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to another episode of the Heritage Buildings Podcast! In this episode, Vincent Reed sits down with Keith Scobie-Youngs, a distinguished horologist and conservation specialist, and founder of the Cumbria Clock Company. With decades of experience working on some of the UK’s most significant historic clocks, Keith shares insights from his career, including the monumental task of restoring the Great Clock of Westminster, commonly known as Big Ben. This engaging conversation explores Keith’s early fascination with clocks, growing up in Fairford, and the formative experiences that led him into the world of horology. He reflects on his journey into conservation, the skills required to work on historic mechanisms, and the responsibility that comes with preserving nationally significant timepieces. The discussion further examines the intricate and highly technical process of clock restoration, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and triumphs involved in working on Big Ben. Keith also shares his philosophy on craftsmanship, longevity, and the importance of maintaining traditional skills in an increasingly modern world. This insightful episode is filled with expert knowledge and inspiring perspectives on heritage conservation and the art of timekeeping. Tune in next time for another deep dive into the people and practices shaping our built heritage. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------…

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