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In Memoriam - Dr. Marinus Johannes Hagen

A tribute to Dr. Marinus Hagen, a prominent sundial expert and Vice-President of the Dutch Sundial Society, highlighting his contributions to gnomonics and the founding of sundial communities.
The BSS and Members

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DIALOGUE

Summarised notes and updates from other sundial societies including De Zonnewijzerkring and the Belgian Sundial Society, plus brief reviews and sundial findings across Europe.

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The 1995 BSS Conference

A comprehensive report on the 1995 BSS Conference at Grantley Hall, covering sundial exhibits, lectures, field trips, and society matters.
The BSS and Members

Charles K. Aked

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Open Book and Conical Dials

An exploration of innovative sundial designs such as the Open Book and Conical types, combining mathematical precision with aesthetic appeal.
DIY Sundial Projects, How Sundials Work, Sundial Design & Layout

Peter Lamont

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Two Unusual Mass Dials in Dorset

A technical analysis of two rare mass dials found on a Dorset church, discussing their design, orientation, and potential liturgical functions.
Dials: Mass Dials, Historical Dials

R. A. Nicholls
Michael Lowne

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The Shadow of Respect

A description of a large vertical sundial erected in Chatham to commemorate Admiral Nelson, designed to mark the time of his death at Trafalgar.
Dials: Vertical, Historical Dials

Christopher Daniel

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The Sundials of the Talmont

A survey of sundials in the Talmont region, with historical context and discussion of their styles and condition.
Historical Dials

David J. Boullin

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Follow the Yellow Book Crowd

A short piece encouraging exploration of historic properties and their sundials as listed in the Yellow Book.
The BSS and Members

Jane Walker

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Sunlight and Shadows

Scientific explanation of the principles behind shadow movement and sundial timekeeping, with educational value.
How Sundials Work

Allan A. Mills

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Mass Production Dials

A discussion on industrially manufactured sundials and their place in contemporary and historical contexts.
DIY Sundial Projects, Dials: Horizontal, Sundial Design & Layout

A. F. Baigent

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Where is the Sun?

An article exploring solar position calculations and their practical applications in sundial construction.
Mathematics of Dialling

Gordon E. Taylor

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Portable Ring Dial

Description of a compact, transportable ring dial and its operation, with construction details.
Construction Projects, Dials: Portable

Colin J. Thorne

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The Story of the Guernsey Liberation Monument

An account of the sundial monument built in Guernsey to mark its liberation during WWII, and its design.
Dials: Unusual, Historical Dials

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Refractive Sundials

A look at sundials that use lenses and refraction to tell time, particularly medieval concepts like the Dial of Ahaz.
Dials: Scaphe, Dials: Unusual

Allan A. Mills

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The Astrolabe

A historical overview of the astrolabe, its design, use in navigation and astronomy, and its gnomonic significance.
Dials: Astrolabe

René R.-J. Rohr

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British Sundial Awards Scheme 1995

Details and results of the 1995 British Sundial Awards, recognising excellence in dial construction and design.
The BSS and Members

Alan Smith

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Book Reviews

Reviews of recent publications relevant to sundial studies and history.
Book Reviews

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Readers Letters

Feedback and contributions from readers, including experiences, discoveries, and technical questions.
The BSS and Members

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Sundial Mottoes

A curated selection of mottoes found on sundials, with commentary on their meanings and origins.
Mottoes

Charles K. Aked

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Swords into Ploughshares

A reflective article on peace and sundials, inspired by biblical themes and conversion of wartime tools.

Michael Hickman