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Did you know… A brief history of locks & keys<\/strong><\/h1>\n
The first key<\/h6>\n

Theodorus of Samos in the 6th century BC invented the first key, according to Pliny the Elder. Stories in Greek and Egyptian history refer to locks and keys, which can also be found in the Old Testament. Egyptian locking (wooden) was first used 4,000 years ago, and what is fascinating is that the principle of their invention is still used for today\u2019s mechanical locking devices.<\/p>\n

The wooden peg key was recorded at 14 inches long for doors and if the lock was on a main gate the key could be 30 inches long. These were made from timber with a single peg on the end which corresponded with pins on the inside of the gate or door. Then the\u00a0 key holder would place his whole arm through a hole with key held, and operate the locking bolt. This was the first key hole.<\/p>\n

New designs and materials<\/h6>\n

Over the coming centuries Bronze and Ivory were included in the designs as inventors and craftsmen continued to produce locks and keys of various shapes and sizes. From around 870-900AD the first all-metal locks were produced under Alfred the Great.<\/p>\n

Around 1411, Charles IV of Germany established the \u201cMaster Locksmith\u201d and there followed many years of skilled craftsmen developing metal locking throughout the Gothic Period.<\/p>\n

In the Renaissance period, the dressing of locks and keys with figurines and sculptures continued from France, Germany and England, producing some of the world\u2019s finest locks. This has been documented with museum pieces from across Europe of beautifully engineered locks and keys.<\/p>\n

In the 18th century lock design continued from Charles & Jeremiah Chubb, we also had the great Joseph Bramah & A.C.Hobbs; these names are synonymous still today in our world of locks and keys.<\/p>\n

Tom Jenkins<\/p>\n

Master Locksmith Abloy UK<\/p>\n

www.abloy.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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