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George R. Higgs


A multi-part section comprising a report on sundial-related activities in the Netherlands, including design ideas and restoration plans, followed by two detailed obituaries. The first honours José Antonio Garcia-Diego’s contributions to hydraulic engineering and the history of science, while the second celebrates George Higgs’ legacy as a craftsman and pioneer in British sundial work.

This section presents various letters to the editor. Topics include discussions on movable gnomon dials, moon dials, the term 'aplustre' related to the Tower of the Winds, a found Thomas Grice sundial, and scratch dials. Letters also express appreciation for the BSS journal.
The BSS and Members

This section features a letter from F. J. de Vries, offering a simplified single shift method for calculating declining/reclining sundials, to which George Higgs provides a magnanimous reply. It also includes various comments from members regarding the Bulletin's quality and content.
Mathematics of Dialling

This article recounts G.R. Higgs' sundial exploration trips with Andrew Somerville across Scotland, focusing on discovering and restoring historical dials. Notable examples include a 57-face lectern dial at Hensol House, finding a cube dial in a rockery, and working on the Glamis Castle dial, including one designed by Andrew himself.
Dials: Multi Faced, Historical Dials, The BSS and Members

A diagram and instructions for assembling a paper model.
Dials: Multi Faced, DIY Sundial Projects