WHY ARE GRANDFATHER CLOCKS CALLED “GRANDFATHER” CLOCKS?

Time Will Tell

Sep 27 2026 | 00:02:40

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Show Notes

Download free software at https://www.grandfatherclockchimes.com The term “grandfather clock” became popular because of Henry Clay Work’s 1876 song “Grandfather’s Clock.” This episode explains the older longcase-clock terminology, how the song helped rename the familiar tall floor clock, and why the warmer family name has remained part of everyday language. Production note: Charlotte Evans is an AI-generated host using a synthetic voice.

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