Page 91

A Medieval Sundial in Jerusalem

A newly discovered medieval scratch dial in the Armenian Church in Jerusalem is detailed. Discovered on the southern wall, it's a half-circle with 12 hour sectors marked by Armenian letters. A simpler "twin sundial" is also present, possibly for different religious needs. Historical evidence suggests the dials date to the 12th century, making them the first post-Byzantine sundials found in Israel.
Dials: Mass Dials, Dials: Vertical, Historical Dials

Shaul Adam

Page 92

Old Father Time

This article explores three freestanding stone "Father Time" statues in Britain, each incorporating a horizontal sundial. All are attributed to sculptor John Nost from the early 18th century and feature sundial plates by Thomas Heath. The article discusses the origin of the Father Time iconography and notes the uniqueness of these statues in depicting him with a sundial rather than an hourglass.
Dials: Horizontal, Dials: Unusual, Historical Dials

John Wall

Page 96

Sundial Stamps

A collector shares his hobby of gathering sundial-related stamps, a more affordable alternative to actual dials. The article features examples from East Germany, Austria, and The Netherlands. A comprehensive list of sundial stamps from various countries and years is provided.

Peter Ransom

Page 99

Twelfth Annual Conference of the BSS, York, 27-29 April, 2001

A report on the well-attended BSS conference in York. Topics included Leicester"s Millennium Time Trail, the discovery of early wooden dials in Ipswich, Samuel Foster's graphical dialling techniques, and the restoration of astrolabes and sundials at Oxford's Museum of the History of Science. Tours of local sundials, an auction, and discussions on unusual dials and polar dial design were also featured.
The BSS and Members

Walter Wells

Page 111

Book Review - "The Universe Unveiled. Instruments and Images through History"

A review of "The Universe Unveiled. Instruments and Images through History", based on the Adler Planetarium"s collection. The book showcases historical astronomical instruments and illustrations, explaining how they contributed to understanding celestial movements. The reviewer praises the book's stunning visuals and engaging narrative, recommending it as an introduction to the history of post-Copernican astronomy.
Dials: Astrolabe, Book Reviews, Historical Dials

David W. Hughes

Page 113

The Eye of Time

Describes a modern, three-dimensional noon mark sculpture in Portland stone, with analemma. It indicates both the instant of mean-time noon and the time of year by projecting a spot of sunlight onto an incised analemma. This design is believed to be the first of its kind that is 3-dimensional.
Dials: Noon Lines, Dials: Unusual, Equation of Time

Allan A. Mills

Page 114

The Gatty Family - Part 3

The third part of a series on the Gatty family, focusing on the children of Mrs. Gatty, author of "Book of Sun-dials." It highlights their literary talents, particularly Juliana Horatia Ewing, an eminent children's writer. The article also discusses other authors influenced by Mrs. Gatty's seminal work, detailing various historical sundial books and mottoes.
Book Reviews, Historical Dials, Mottoes

Mike Cowham

Page 117

Tudor Dials in Ipswich

This article details the discovery of an earlier pair of wooden Tudor sundials hidden beneath later ones during demolition at Smart's Wharf in Ipswich. The original dials, dating around 1600, featured a "Protestant work ethic" motto. Analysis revealed the replacement dials were more accurate and likely installed in the mid-1700s, showcasing the efforts made to maintain dial accuracy.
Dials: Vertical, Historical Dials, Restoration projects

John Davis

Page 123

The Stereographic Projection as a Graphical Method for Designing Sundials - Part 2

This second part details using stereographic projection for graphical design of declining and reclining vertical, and double horizontal sundials. It explains how to determine sub-style angles and style heights, and how the projection can cover full 24-hour periods. The article also covers William Oughtred"s "Horizontal Instrument" and Blagrave"s "Mathematical Jewel" as related applications.
Dials: Double Horizontal, Dials: Vertical, Mathematics of Dialling, Sundial Design & Layout

Tony Belk

Page 127

Armillary Sphere in Cheadle, Cheshire

An armillary sundial, commemorating the Millennium, was recently unveiled in Cheadle, Cheshire. Designed and made by local blacksmith Jim Plant from iron cart-wheel tires, it also honours astronomer Miss Mary Adela Blagg. The sundial's unveiling was attended by BSS President Sir Francis Graham-Smith.
Construction Projects, Dials: Equatorial, Dials: Unusual

Page 127

A Timepiece That Can't Go Wrong

Originally published in "The Countryman" in 1948, this article describes a highly accurate horizontal sundial built by the author while interned in a Japanese camp in China. Constructed from scrap materials using improvised tools and limited references, this unique dial provided correct clock time with built-in Equation of Time correction, serving as the camp's only reliable timepiece.
DIY Sundial Projects, Dials: Horizontal, Dials: Unusual, Equation of Time

Herbert Wright

Page 129

Sundial or Garden Ornament

This article discusses an inexpensive armillary sundial widely advertised as "Classic Art For Your Garden" but designed for Latitude 38° N. It explains how to modify such a dial for correct use in the UK (approx. 52° N) by tilting its main body or by physically removing and reattaching elements, enabling it to indicate local solar time.
DIY Sundial Projects, Dials: Equatorial

Maurice Kenn

Page 130

A Horizontal Dial for the UK

This article presents the design for a horizontal sundial usable anywhere in the UK to show GMT, requiring only a slight tilt adjustment for specific latitudes. It employs a gnomon rod mounted at a 53-degree angle and concentric circles on the dial plate represent different longitudes. A formula for calculating hour lines is provided.
DIY Sundial Projects, Dials: Horizontal, Mathematics of Dialling, Sundial Design & Layout

John Singleton