March 2012 page 34
Malcolm Barnfield
Ian R. Butson
Graham Aldred

Book Reviews

This section contains three book reviews: "The Bagnold Sun-Compass: History and Utilization" by Kuno Gross, "Essex Sundials" by Peter Meadows, and "A Dial in your Poke: A Book of Portable Sundials" by Mike Cowham, offering insights into each publication.
Book Reviews

June 2011 page 33
Ian R. Butson

Photographic Competition 2010

This article reports on the 2010 Photographic Competition, detailing the judging process, the unprecedented triple win by Mike Cowham, and the top ten entries. It also announces the shift to a biennial competition schedule to encourage more participation.
The BSS and Members

September 2011 page 8
Ian R. Butson

BSS Photographic Competition 2010–11. Pt 2: The Conference Vote

This article details the results of the British Sundial Society's 2010-11 Photographic Competition's 'Conference Vote' segment. Delegates at the Wyboston Lakes conference had the opportunity to vote for their favourite photographs, with Dennis Cowan's 'Sail into the sun' winning, and Dariusz Oczki's 'It’s not fair, he always gets more sun' coming in second.
The BSS and Members

September 2010 page 27
Ian R. Butson

A Local Peculiarity

This article describes three scaphe dials found in close proximity in Buckinghamshire: one at All Saints Church, Hillesden (1601); one at The Five Elms pub in Weedon; and another at The Manor House, Creslow. It discusses their designs, orientations, and potential local influence.
Dials: Scaphe, Historical Dials, Sundial Design & Layout

September 2008 page 136
Ian R. Butson

Some Hertfordshire Sundials

This article details a survey of sundials in Hertfordshire, reporting 56 fixed dials, 24 missing pedestals, and 68 mass dials across 27 church locations. The author highlights various interesting examples, including commemorative dials, vertical dials on cottages, historic horizontal dials, and unusual designs like a pestle and mortar scaphe dial.
Dials: Horizontal, Dials: Mass Dials, Dials: Vertical, Historical Dials

December 2007 page 152
Ian R. Butson

A Strange Creature

This article explores the mythical creature known as a Sciapod, known for sheltering under its own enormous foot. It highlights a unique 15th-century carving of a sciapod in St Mary’s Church, Dennington, Suffolk, and draws a humorous parallel between sundial enthusiasts and sciapods. The church also features medieval benches and mass dials.
Dials: Mass Dials, Historical Dials

February 2006 page 22
Ian R. Butson

The Dial Still Lives!

This article highlights the ongoing use of portable sundials, observed during a visit to Kentwell Hall. A re-enactor demonstrated a modern reproduction, similar to those found on the Mary Rose, to tell time within a Tudor setting. The piece celebrates the enduring relevance and practical application of these historical timekeeping instruments.
Dials: Portable, Historical Dials

September 2005 page 104
Ken Head
Michael Lowne
Ian R. Butson
Graham Stapleton

Readers' Letters

Contains a series of letters from readers. Topics include a discussion on whether two shadows from the sun and moon can be seen simultaneously, a stained glass sundial in a church, and the origins of an equation of time table.

June 2003 page 61
Ian R. Butson
M. R. Norris
R. H. Chambers
J. P. Lester

Readers' Letters

A collection of letters from readers discussing various topics, including a churchyard sundial at Hernhill, correcting an article on Piazzi and his meridian line, and a historical sundial pillar at Little Wenlock.