December 2010 page 20
Alan Smith

A Very Large Polar Dial in Lalín, Galicia, N.W. Spain, Designed by José Luis Basanta Campos of Pontevedra

This article describes a very large polar sundial designed by José Luis Basanta Campos for a multi-purpose building in Lalín, Spain. The dial is 20m x 10m on a south-facing roof inclined at the site's latitude, with a 3m gnomon. It shows hour lines from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm and lines of declination for the 20th of each month, applied using weather-resistant adhesive plastic.
Construction Projects, Dials: Polar, Sundial Design & Layout

February 2006 page 2
Alan Smith

The Martin Suggett Memorial Sundial - World Museum, Liverpool

This article describes the unveiling of a memorial sundial for Martin Suggett at the World Museum, Liverpool. It details the dial's design, crafted from Welsh slate with a stainless steel gnomon, featuring a relief based on the 7th-century Kingston Brooch. The sundial is calibrated to show local Liverpool time, accompanied by an explanatory leaflet for visitors.
Dials: Vertical

March 2002 page 20
Alan Smith

The Making of the Towneley Hall Sundial

Details the conception, design, carving, and installation of a slate commemorative sundial for Richard Towneley.
Construction Projects, Dials: Vertical

February 2000 page 32
Alan Smith

Two Early 18th Century Sundials Restored at Richmond, Yorkshire

Description of restoration of two historical sundials and their historical and technical features.
Historical Dials, Restoration projects

February 1999 page 3
Alan Smith

Memento Mori

This article describes 17th-century carved sandstone tombstones in Kirkwall Cathedral, Orkney, which feature various symbols of death. One unique tombstone, that of Patrick Prince (1673), depicts a sundial among these emblems of mortality, which the author notes is the only sundial he saw in the Orkneys.
Mottoes

February 1998 page 21
Alan Smith

A Golden Wedding Dial

A commemorative dial marking a golden wedding, covering layout, materials and the celebratory inscription, with remarks on siting and legibility.
Construction Projects, Dials: Vertical, Mottoes

April 1997 page 34
Alan Smith

Restoration of an 18th Century Vertical Sundial

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

February 1996 page 40
Alan Smith

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

October 1994 page 46
Alan Smith

Book Reviews - Geometry in Motion, Oxford Sundials

This section presents two book reviews. The first, "Geometry in Motion" by H. Stephen Stewart, analyses Christ Church in Weems, Virginia, as a comprehensive solar dial incorporating astronomical and calendrical information into its architecture, showcasing the designer's meticulous integration of solar principles. The second, "Oxford Sundials" by Margaret Stanier, provides an outline of sundials in Oxford, categorising them by access and geographical groups. It covers types, the difference between Oxford solar and clock time, and notes the significant collection of stained glass sundials. Both reviews offer insights into historical and architectural dialling, though the latter points out some photographic and mapping shortcomings.
Book Reviews

July 1991 page 32
Alan Smith

The British Sundial Society Annual Conference 1991

This report details the 1991 British Sundial Society Annual Conference and AGM in Edinburgh. It highlights a coach tour of Scottish dials, featuring restorations and unique designs, alongside numerous lectures by notable members on historical dials, Newton's work, and educational initiatives. The event also included visits to city dials and museums, emphasizing good fellowship, information sharing, and the BSS's strong foundation.
The BSS and Members

June 1990 page 29
Alan Smith

A Double Analemmatic Noon Mark

This article describes the empirical method used to construct a double analemmatic noon mark on a south-facing, east-declining wall. Over a year, the author meticulously plotted sunspot positions at noon to permanently engrave the overlapping analemmas, illustrating the dedication required for direct solar observation.
Construction Projects, DIY Sundial Projects, Dials: Analemmatic, Sundial Design & Layout