Page 135

Thomas Wright’s horizontal sundials

Study of Thomas Wright's horizontal dial work (c.1718–1747). Analyses design features such as transversals, equation-of-time rings, geographical place-name rings, gnomon forms, engraving patterns and lettering. Includes a table of known surviving dials, drawings, a modern replica and assessment of Wright's sources.
Dials: Horizontal, Historical Dials

John Davis

Page 143

The cylindrical box of Antoninus Pius — part 2

Concluding analysis of the Roman cylindrical portable dial/box. Examines iconography, construction hypotheses (lateral hole or pivot gnomon), latitude and use-mode limitations, accuracy concerns and comparisons with related museum pieces; concludes it is plausibly a status object with limited gnomonic precision.
Dials: Portable, Dials: Unusual, Historical Dials

P. A. Auber

Page 146

Dialling made (almost too) easy

Practical method using a 24-hour equatorial template to transfer hour lines to arbitrary surfaces. Demonstrates template folding for latitude, a Cambridge horizontal example, spherical and heart-shaped scaphe dials, marking equinox/solstice lines and gives practical tips on template rigidity and common pitfalls.
DIY Sundial Projects, Dials: Scaphe, How Sundials Work, Sundial Design & Layout

Mike Cowham

Page 152

Tenth annual NASS conference, Tenafly, New Jersey, USA — 19–22 August 2004

Report from the 10th NASS conference (Tenafly, NJ). Summarises presentations and demonstrations on sundial education, laser trigon techniques, CAD/3D modelling for dial manufacture, archaeological finds, spiral equatorial and portable dials, and highlights from delegates and exhibits.
The BSS and Members

Martin Jenkins

Page 155

Readers' letters

Collected short letters and notes from members: observations, corrections, market finds, queries and brief commentary on previously published items. Practical tips, small discoveries and member replies to recent Bulletin articles.

Page 156

From the register

Short item featuring an interesting dial from the Register
Historical Dials, The BSS and Members

Page 157

The Anglo-Saxon sundial on St Maurice's Church, Winchester

Detailed description and interpretation of the Anglo-Saxon sundial at St Maurice's Church: physical characteristics, carving motifs, probable dating, placement on the fabric and assessment of its historical and gnomonic significance.
Dials: Vertical, Historical Dials, Dials: Mass Dials

David Scott

Page 160

Sundial for a golden wedding

Account of a commissioned engraved glass sundial created for a golden wedding anniversary. The gnomon is replaced with an aperture on the outer window, illuminating the dial on the engraved inner pane of glass. Covers design choices, layout and the inclusion of equation-of-time/longitude correction features, installation notes and the personal significance of the dedication.
Dials: Unusual, Sundial Design & Layout

John Wall

Page 163

Five sundials at Dunmore, Co. Donegal

Survey of five McClintock sundials at Dunmore estate, including the 1843 Melville slate dial and its 2003 restoration, the 1936 vertical dial, the 1939 heliochronometer, construction details, inscriptions, and the estate's dial-making history.
Dials: Heliochronometer, Dials: Horizontal, Dials: Multi Faced, Historical Dials, Restoration projects

Michael J. Harley
Harriet James

Page 170

Book review

Review of a A Dial in your Poke: a book of portable sundials by Mike Cowham: evaluates scope, scholarship, illustrations and usefulness to collectors and researchers; identifies strengths and limitations and recommends suitable audiences.
Book Reviews

Hester Higton

Page 172

Church tower horizontal sundials

Survey and technical notes on horizontal sundials placed on church towers for regulating the church clock
Dials: Horizontal, Historical Dials

John Foad

Page 173

In spite of the weather — Newbury 2004

Report on the Newbury 2004 meeting: activities, practical demonstrations and visits carried out despite adverse weather, with notes on attendance, exhibits and plans for future Newbury meetings.
The BSS and Members

Jane Walker