December 2011 page 47
Sue Manston
John Ingram
Nick Nicholls
Frank King
John Foad
Anthony Turner

Readers’ Letters

This section contains letters from readers discussing various sundial topics. These include formulae for horizontal shadow length, a query about the oldest scientific sundial in the British Isles, sundials in family crests, proposed organisational changes within the BSS, and the historical transmission of scratch dials and water-clock functionality. It highlights ongoing member engagement and research interests.
Mathematics of Dialling, Historical Dials, The BSS and Members, Mottoes

June 2005 page 77
John Ingram

From the Register - Wiltshire’s Wonderful Sundials

Suggestion of a "Top 10" of sundials in Wiltshire, highlighting their variety, locations, and historical interest.
The BSS and Members

February 2000 page 42
John Ingram

A Visit to Farnborough Noon Sundial

Describes a group visit to the noon-mark sundial at Farnborough. Designed by Douglas Bateman, the dial is set out on a central glass window in the entrance hall of the Cody Building and shows local apparent noon, mean time noon, and the date.
The BSS and Members, Dials: Noon Lines

February 1999 page 11
John Ingram

A Taste of Italy

This article describes a utilitarian kitchen sundial found at Villa Quirici in Pedona, Italy, which is accurately delineated from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Despite its practicality, its position suggested it was overshadowed until late morning, raising questions about its original function for timing meals.
Dials: Horizontal, Historical Dials

January 1997 page 24
John Ingram

The 1996 Somerset Mass Dial Survey

Results and observations from a survey of mass dials in Somerset, cataloguing examples, their locations, and distinctive features. Includes notes on preservation and stylistic variations.

October 1997 page 49
John Ingram

Mass Dial Group: Gloucestershire Meeting

This report details a Mass Dial Group meeting in Gloucestershire, featuring talks on the 'Nature in Art' centre's work, a sundial for an educational exchange with Kenya, and the use of video for recording dial operations. Discussions covered mass dials and their evolution, Saxon Dials and their monastic origins, and visits to local churches, including the discovery of an early equiangular reclining dial.
Dials: Mass Dials, The BSS and Members