Good Directions Group

Good Directions LTD had the pleasure of manufacturing a bespoke double-sided Drum Clock for Nomads’ Coffee Shop, located in Paisley, Scotland. This drum clock was to be a replica of an old travel agents clock which hung outside of “Duncan’s Travel Agency” back in 1957, a business which stood on the same location that Nomads’ now occupies. In June 2021, Nomads’ Coffee moved into the historic location and as part of a move to restore and retain the heritage of this iconic building, as they had kept the travel themed etched windows and other original features, they wanted a replica of the long lost clock feature, but in the colour scheme of Nomad’s quaint coffee shop. We were contacted by SJM Architects who were working on a project to refurbish the shop frontage as part of the townscape heritage regeneration of Paisley High Street. Working with SJM Architects, Good Directions replicated the original clock design working from historical photos. Aluminium profiles were cut on Good Di

  Good Directions Ltd recently worked on a project for the TFL (Transport for London) alongside two of their long standing associates Archirest Ltd and Fain Redfern, to create a large commemorative bronze plaque. This plaque was no ordinary plaque though and was in fact a replica of an original featured outside of Baker Street Underground Station in London, which was installed in 1963 marking the centenary of the Metropolitan Railway . The original plaque was stolen at some point over the years and subsequently replaced with an inferior version, which was in place for many years before finally being replaced with the one manufactured by Good Directions Ltd. The plaque itself measured in at 485 x 700mm and was manufactured out of 4mm thick bronze plate. Working from historical photos Good Directions Ltd was able to recreate an exact replica in every details including the original font designed in 1913 for the London Underground, the ‘Johnston’ typeface. The bronze was CNC routered

Once again working with ‘G-Enviro’ in Saudi Arabia, Good Directions LTD produced and manufactured 3 Hexagonal bezel clocks for the Middle Eastern company. These clocks had a different brief from the ones previously manufactured. All these dials were to be a simple modern design, but also had to be in a hexagonal shape bezel instead of the standard round style. The design choice here was to allow the clocks to fit in with the existing aesthetic of the structures they were being installed on, which had a honeycomb pattern and design. The clocks were manufactured to be a feature on the structure, which was hiding a radio mast, to stop them being such an eye sore. These Hexagonal bezel clocks were all manufactured in GRP with acrylic dials and came in at a diameter of 1350mm. GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) has many advantages over traditional materials used in architecture and construction, one being the lightweight nature. GRP is perfect for these big installations as it is only 1/10

 Clocks are a key architectural feature in many parts of the world and not just for telling the time but as a symbol of power and importance helping to make buildings stand out from the crowd. It was this exact reason why ‘G-Enviro’ in The Middle East got in contact with us regarding the manufacturing of clocks. G-Enviro is a leading company in Telecom full turn-key projects and manufacturer of traditional and non-traditional supporting structures. As part of the unusual structures they create to mask unsightly telecom masts, they were looking for large clocks to create a focal point.   ‘G-Enviro’ enquired all around the globe for who was the best manufacturer of large exterior clocks and after extensive research they decided that they wanted to work with a UK manufacturer and after discussing their needs with various companies they chose ‘Good Directions Ltd’. Having looked at our selection of clock dials they chose our Skeleton bezel clocks for their traditional style, clarity

Good Directions LTD had the pleasure of manufacturing three bespoke silver bezel clocks for ‘G-Enviro’, a company located in Saudi Arabia. This was the third time our companies had worked together, with all different styles and sizes of clocks being manufactured to be proudly displayed in the Middle East. This time the design was based upon a clock we had manufactured previously for a golf club in the UK, which was a small 400mm silver clock to go on the first tee. This clock featured traditional Roman numerals on the outside of the dial, but then also had a more modern clock on the inside. The difference here being ‘G-Enviro’ wanted theirs to be 1440mm instead of 400mm. We manufactured 3 of these huge clocks, all to the same design specifications and size. These clocks were to have a dial within a dial design, with a larger traditional clock, with Roman numerals on the outside of the dial and then a smaller modern take on the same clock on the inside, with rectangular chapters. Th

Good Directions LTD had the pleasure of working alongside a customer who wanted a bespoke and very special clock made for their home. While watching an episode of the TV show ‘Poirot’, she noticed a fabulous clock in the background of a shot and immediately thought how fantastic it would be if she had one in her own home. After finding our amazing work online and viewing our stunning portfolio, she reached out to us to see if we could help. Having taken a photo of the clock on her TV screen she emailed this to us so we could produce artwork and replicate the clock for her at a size to suit her own home. Having got her approval of the design, we got to work on this 1300mm bespoke clock. The specification of this clock was very strict as it was important to recreate the clock as close as possible to the original design. The clock dial itself was manufactured out of MDF and finished in a matt black, to give it a sophisticated and modern aesthetic. We used our router to cut out a chann

  In summer of last year, we were contacted by Spacial Installations, a company who specialise in manufacturing and creating bespoke high quality set builds for events and the entertainment industry. They were working for the Barclaycard British Summertime Event in Hyde Park creating what is known as “Hotel Grand Campano”. A “pop-up” bar which was a 4-storey structure, coming in at 12m high, created from shipping containers and then set dressed to provide the appropriate aesthetic. Where we came into play within this job was the manufacturing of GRP bells which were to be the centre feature of the top of the build. These bells were 600mm diameter and because they are manufactured in GRP, they are very lightweight and easy to manoeuvre and install, without the need for extensive structural support. Furthermore, because we manufactured these in GRP, it allowed us to take a mould of an original antique bell, ensuring a life like replica was produced, including all the imperfections foun

  At Good Directions Ltd we have a wide variety of Weathervanes on offer. Whether these be bespoke one-off items designed specifically for the customer or standard stock items, we are proud of the magnitude we can offer our customers. One of our most popular repeat items is our ‘Father Time’ Weathervane. This is a replica of the famous Lord’s Cricket Ground Weathervane, which has proudly sat atop the cricket ground since gifted by the architect of the Grandstand back in 1926. Good Directions has had a working relationship with Marylebone Cricket Club for over a decade now and are the proud official manufacturers of the Weathervanes, which are sold on the official Lord’s website. These Weathervanes are cut out on an industrial Waterjet machine, from 3mm Mild Steel, before being powder coated in black. To complete the look each weathervane is then hand finished with gold on the arrow, ball and scythe, as well as the letters of the directs below exactly as they are on the original.

Good Directions recently had the pleasure to manufacture a bespoke copper 3D weathervane as a retirement gift to one of our customers living overseas. One half cut out, next to paper for size. This copper weathervane was replicated from a pre-existing design of a weathervane and turned into a new and exciting product. We cut two camels out of copper sheet on our waterjet cutter, which were shaped and dressed with care and precision using a hammer and sandbags to individually form each half. These halves were then formed and structured around the support tubes on the inside of the camel to allow the weathervane to stand and rotate freely. Afterwards, they were soldered together to complete the 3D camel. The finishing touch of this weathervane came in the form of treating the copper to create a burnished patina, to give a beautiful weathered bronze effect allowing it to proudly stand out against the sky on the customers roof.   Engineers, shaping and moulding the camel. At Good Direction

As exterior clock and clock tower manufacturers this is a question that we are asked all the time and there are many good reasons why we use GRP. A Good Directions GRP clock tower on a cricket score board As exterior clock and clock tower manufacturers this is a question that we are asked all the time and there are many good reasons why we use GRP.    An abbreviation for 'glass reinforced polyester', GRP is a light, durable and astonishingly tough constructional material, which can be moulded and fabricated into all manner of products. When manufacturing our clock towers in GRP one side is first hand crafted in Ash timber from which a mould tool is produced. Ash timber is used for the original pattern to ensure the finished product has a beautiful realistic wood grain, unique to Good Directions clock towers, making them the most realistic looking on the market. An oxford style cupola with Traditional style clock and a rooster style copper weathervane. Li

Monolith Clock on display outside St. Albans Reception Area Bespoke Monolith Clock Good Directions Ltd was contacted by St. Albans Girls’ School who were celebrating their 100-year anniversary and were considering installing a commemorative clock outside of their main reception area. They had very specific requests and requirements, and Good Directions was more than happy to work alongside them and ensure they received a product they were delighted with and was a fitting celebration for their centenary. This bespoke monolith was manufactured out of brushed Stainless Steel panels. The metal framework was powder coated yellow, with their crest and bespoke sign writing applied in blue and yellow vinyl to match the school colours. The clock hands were finished in the same RAL blue that the vinyl is in, ensuring a perfect match. This monolith had 2 clocks, one traditional, with Roman Numerals on the outside, the other had 8 influential and inspirational women’s names from activists t

  Bespoke Clock designed by a pupil. Good Directions Ltd prides itself on its skilled workers and creativity when it comes to creating bespoke and unique clocks. They have always had their finger on the trigger of ingenuity and consistently strive to make beautiful products that you are proud of and will be talked about for years to come. Bespoke designs and allowing you to have creative freedom when ordering items from them is the companies USP and is no more evident than in this clock which was made for Dallimore Primary School. The school ran a competition where the children were asked to design a clock for the school and the winning design was made into reality. Incorporating everyday school items into the clock hands design is what truly separated this design over all the other submissions. The ruler and pencil clock hands were cut out of Dibond, which is an aluminium and plastic composite, making it strong and rigid and eliminating the need for a rib down the middle of the ha

Bespoke Pillar Clock for Ruddington Grange Golf Club. Good Directions LTD is proud to present the Albert Pillar Clock it manufactured for Ruddington Grange Golf Club in Nottingham. This Pillar Clock comes in at a height of 3800mm and can be finished in any RAL colour. Also available is the option to have a variety of extras added to the finish. This includes but is not limited to, lighting work behind the dial and Gold Leaf work on the dials or pillar itself. Good Directions takes enormous pride in its ability to create unique and special clocks for its customers and welcomes the creative flair customers can bring to the projects themselves. The Albert Pillar Clock is just one of four different styles of Pillar Clock available for you to choose from; these Pillars range in height and can have either two or four clock faces, ensuring there is the perfect Pillar Clock for you and one that is guaranteed to perfectly encapsulate the aesthetic and tone you are trying to achieve. Pillar