In 1974 the clock was examined by John French. He reported

'Most of the wrought-iron parts were deeply rusted but not so badly as to obscure their function and their relation to adjacent parts. The cast-iron framework, however, was in good condition . . . The pendulum was missing although the top block of its suspension still remained in the chops. Both going and winding barrels appeared to be serviceable. . . '

'The weights were missing. All pivots turned in ornamental brass bushes riveted into the frame and appeared easily restorable. . . All pinions, integral with their shafts, were badly rusted, and the brass wheels, though appearing merely slightly corroded, may prove to be internally unsound. The escape wheel had lost nearly all its teeth, and one pallet was broken from the anchor. . . '

'On the striking side, the fly shaft was broken at the journal, and the fly itself, detached from the movement, considerably damaged. The remainder of the striking-train and the various reciprocating parts appeared relatively undamaged.'

Staff and students worked on the restoration project

Staff and students began working on the restoration of the clock under the direction of Ifan Thorner MBHI, a lecturer at the Collecge, and John French.The work included the manufacture of important new parts to replace what was missing: a dial engraved with Roman numerals, and a pendulum made from mahogany and mild steel.

The College also made an oak table to support the machanism, and displayed it - not yet in working order - to mark the Queen's Silver Jubilee in 1977.