The Hawkins Strongbox Chronology: 1955

17 July
The Mechanical Sun pocket watch belonging to Geoffrey Hawkins stops working, its aether cell exhausted. It is secured within the Hawkins Strongbox.

Curator's Note

As with many historical investigations, the Hawkins Strongbox has on occasion been beset with controversy. There are a scattered few academics that insist that the person of Geoffrey
Hawkins and the history associated thereto is wholly and totally fabricated. Some have even suggested that the contents thus far presented to the public are in fact clever computer-generated designs that have no basis in historical truth.

All of the individuals associated with the Hawkins Strongbox project unequivocally stand behind the integrity of the material presented as part of this online exhibition. We will therefore refrain from engaging in any debate that raises the aforesaid issues of fabrication and falsehoods. We also reserve the right to deny commentary to those who would attempt to level such accusations in this venue.

The Hawkins Strongbox Chronology

1955

Curator's Note

The Collection

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