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A reflective farewell from the long-serving Honorary Editor, recounting the history and growth of the Bulletin, the challenges and pleasures of editing, and expressing gratitude to contributors while bidding farewell to the role.
The BSS and Members
An in-depth guide to beginning a collection of portable sundials, discussing types from wooden diptychs to Butterfield dials, with practical advice on acquisition, authenticity, and the joy of collecting these intricate timekeepers.
Dials: Portable
A review of 'Il Conchi Collo, L'antico Orologio di Ravenna' by Mario Arnaldi, covering the history, reconstruction, and mathematics of a historic hemispherical sundial, with commentary on the book’s content and presentation.
Book Reviews
A tribute to George Higgs, describing the creation and installation of a commemorative engraved glass window in Kirkcudbright’s Tollbooth Art Centre, incorporating sundial designs he worked on during his lifetime.
The BSS and Members
A detailed account of a week-long tour of Northern Ireland by BSS members, visiting historic and modern sundials, gardens, cathedrals, and museums, highlighting the camaraderie and variety of dial-related experiences.
The BSS and Members
A report on a meeting of the BSS Mass Dial Group exploring churches in Oxfordshire, noting numerous examples of mass dials, their conditions, and historical significance in local architecture.
A systematic study of seventy medieval mass dials, analysing their patterns, calibrations, and probable uses, with observations on design variations, dating, and functional purpose.
Historical Dials, Mathematics of Dialling
An historical narrative tracing two related sundials from the Netherlands found in England, exploring their origins, makers, and cultural journey.
Historical Dials
An exploration of altitude dials designed for high-latitude locations, discussing their construction, adaptations, and challenges in time-telling under extreme solar conditions.
Dials: Portable, How Sundials Work, Sundial Design & Layout
A survey of the varied sundials at Kew Gardens, describing their designs, historical backgrounds, and placement within the gardens’ landscape.
Historical Dials
An overview of the emerging presence of sundial resources and communities online, highlighting websites, digital tools, and opportunities for dial enthusiasts to connect.
Dialling Tools
A case study in the careful restoration of an old vertical sundial, detailing the methods used, historical context, and preservation considerations.
Dials: Vertical, Historical Dials
An investigation into a Dublin-made sundial by the maker Walker, examining its craftsmanship, historical significance, and distinguishing features.
Dials: Horizontal, Historical Dials
A description of the challenges and methods involved in relocating a reclining equiangular sundial, ensuring accuracy and preservation.
Dials: Equatorial