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Patron's Appeal - George Higgs Memorial Sundial

A tribute to George Higgs, one of the Society’s earliest and most respected members, proposing a memorial sundial in his honour and reflecting on his legacy and contributions.
The BSS and Members

Page 2

Dialogue

An editorial overview of news from sundial societies worldwide, including highlights from North America and Europe, book reviews, meridian lines, large-scale sculpture dials, and technical tools.

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Portable Dials - Art and Decoration

A richly illustrated exploration of the decorative aspects of portable sundials, focusing on French and English craftsmanship, including engravings, ivory work, and use of precious metals and symbolic imagery.
Dials: Portable, Historical Dials

John Moore

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Give Us Back Our Eleven Days

A lively and historical account of the 1752 calendar reform in Britain, when 11 days were skipped, including the legal, social, and political impact of the Gregorian calendar adoption.

Douglas Woodruff

Page 10

Bewcastle Cross (Part II)

A continuation of the detailed study of the Bewcastle Cross, focusing on its sundial, historical dating, construction theories, and preservation concerns, with references to replicas and Anglo-Saxon design.
Dials: Mass Dials, Historical Dials

Charles K. Aked

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Bewcastle Cross (Poem)

A poem inspired by the historic Bewcastle Cross, paying homage to its enduring mystery, beauty, and cultural significance.

Charles K. Aked

Page 19

La Torre dei Venti in Vaticano

An article in Italian exploring the Tower of the Winds in the Vatican, discussing its architectural and gnomonic features and role in timekeeping history.
Historical Dials

Giovanni Paltrinieri

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Anemoscope and Meridian in the Tower of the Winds

A technical and historical discussion on the anemoscope and meridian line within the Vatican's Tower of the Winds, detailing its astronomical and architectural use.
Historical Dials

Colin McVean

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A Dial by Richard Melville in Salisbury, Wilts

A report on a vertical sundial attributed to Richard Melville in Salisbury, with discussion of its features, condition, and historical context.
Dials: Horizontal, Historical Dials

R. A. Nicholls

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On Lunar Nomograms

A mathematical examination of lunar nomograms and their use in timekeeping, possibly as an analytical or design tool involving the moon's cycles.
Dialling Tools, Mathematics of Dialling

René R.-J. Rohr

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A Modern Reproduction of an 18th Century Universal Equnoctial Sundial

An article about recreating historical sundials using modern methods, reflecting on the balance between authenticity, materials, and function.
Dials: Equatorial, Dials: Portable, Restoration projects

Christopher Daniel

Page 39

The Canterbury Pendant

A detailed study of a multi-faced pendant dial designed to tell time on multiple surfaces, including its design, layout, and astronomical considerations.
Dials: Portable, Dials: Unusual, Historical Dials

Allan A. Mills

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Plain Sundials

A discussion on simple and understated sundials, their form and function, with commentary on their aesthetic and scientific purity.
How Sundials Work, Sundial Design & Layout

Stuart R. C. Malin

Page 49

Brackenwaite Farm Dial

A short description and technical summary of a farm sundial, its design, history, and geographical placement.
Dials: Vertical

David Cook

Page 50

Book Reviews

Reviews of new sundial publications: 'Time Tellers' and 'Sundials Australia', offering assessments of their relevance, scope, and contribution to the field.
Book Reviews

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Readers' Letters

Comments and feedback from members on previous issues, dialling topics, and Society business.
The BSS and Members

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Foundation of Belgian Sundial Society

A note announcing the establishment of a new sundial society in Belgium, summarising its goals and background.

René J. Vinck