September 2007 page 105
Piers Nicholson

Noon Cannons: A Sundial Conceit

This article discusses noon cannons, devices that fire at solar noon using a magnifying glass to ignite powder. It describes preparing and firing a cannon, noting it's more for fun than accuracy. It also mentions historical examples from the mid-17th and 18th centuries, modern versions, and current licensing restrictions in England. A specific F. Barker and Son cannon is detailed.
Dials: Noon Lines, Dials: Unusual, Historical Dials

June 2005 page 51
Piers Nicholson

Book Note

Review of the 1633 Spanish carpentry manual ‘Carpinteria de lo Blanco’, which includes four chapters on sundial construction using graphical methods, plus a supplement on moon dials and latitude tables.
Book Reviews

September 2005 page 132
Piers Nicholson

Book Review

A review of the book 'Relojes de Piedra en Galicia (Stone Sundials of Galicia)' by José Luis Basanta, published in 2003. It identifies many sundials in Galicia and other regions of Spain, with many illustrations.
Book Reviews

October 2000 page 107
Piers Nicholson

The Genesis of the Tylers' and Bricklayers' Sundial

Detailed account of the design process and construction of the Tylers' and Bricklayers' polar sundial in London, including technical and logistical challenges.
Construction Projects, Dials: Polar, Sundial Design & Layout

June 1999 page 91
Piers Nicholson

Sundials on the Internet - The First Three Years

This report chronicles the growth and impact of the "Sundials on the Internet" website (www.sundials.co.uk) over its first three years, sponsored by the BSS and NASS. It details the site's rapid growth in page views, content expansion, and design evolution. The article highlights the site's educational contribution, especially through its projects page for schoolchildren, and outlines future objectives like language translations and new sundial trails.
The BSS and Members

April 1997 page 33
Piers Nicholson

Sundials on the Internet

An overview of the emerging presence of sundial resources and communities online, highlighting websites, digital tools, and opportunities for dial enthusiasts to connect.
Dialling Tools