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June 1995
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June 1995
Page 1
Page 1
A tribute to George Higgs, one of the Society’s earliest and most respected members, proposing a memorial sundial in his honour and reflecting on his legacy and contributions.
The BSS and Members
June 1995
Page 2
Page 2
An editorial overview of news from sundial societies worldwide, including highlights from North America and Europe, book reviews, meridian lines, large-scale sculpture dials, and technical tools.
June 1995
Page 4
Page 4
A richly illustrated exploration of the decorative aspects of portable sundials, focusing on French and English craftsmanship, including engravings, ivory work, and use of precious metals and symbolic imagery.
Dials: Portable, Historical Dials
June 1995
Page 8
Page 8
A lively and historical account of the 1752 calendar reform in Britain, when 11 days were skipped, including the legal, social, and political impact of the Gregorian calendar adoption.
June 1995
Page 10
Page 10
A continuation of the detailed study of the Bewcastle Cross, focusing on its sundial, historical dating, construction theories, and preservation concerns, with references to replicas and Anglo-Saxon design.
Dials: Mass Dials, Historical Dials
June 1995
Page 18
Page 18
A poem inspired by the historic Bewcastle Cross, paying homage to its enduring mystery, beauty, and cultural significance.
June 1995
Page 19
Page 19
An article in Italian exploring the Tower of the Winds in the Vatican, discussing its architectural and gnomonic features and role in timekeeping history.
Historical Dials
June 1995
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Page 24
A technical and historical discussion on the anemoscope and meridian line within the Vatican's Tower of the Winds, detailing its astronomical and architectural use.
Historical Dials
June 1995
Page 27
Page 27
A report on a vertical sundial attributed to Richard Melville in Salisbury, with discussion of its features, condition, and historical context.
Dials: Horizontal, Historical Dials
June 1995
Page 32
Page 32
A mathematical examination of lunar nomograms and their use in timekeeping, possibly as an analytical or design tool involving the moon's cycles.
Dialling Tools, Mathematics of Dialling
June 1995
Page 36
Page 36
An article about recreating historical sundials using modern methods, reflecting on the balance between authenticity, materials, and function.
Dials: Equatorial, Dials: Portable, Restoration projects
June 1995
Page 39
Page 39
A detailed study of a multi-faced pendant dial designed to tell time on multiple surfaces, including its design, layout, and astronomical considerations.
Dials: Portable, Dials: Unusual, Historical Dials
June 1995
Page 45
Page 45
A discussion on simple and understated sundials, their form and function, with commentary on their aesthetic and scientific purity.
How Sundials Work, Sundial Design & Layout
June 1995
Page 49
Page 49
A short description and technical summary of a farm sundial, its design, history, and geographical placement.
Dials: Vertical
June 1995
Page 50
Page 50
Reviews of new sundial publications: 'Time Tellers' and 'Sundials Australia', offering assessments of their relevance, scope, and contribution to the field.
Book Reviews
June 1995
Page 51
Page 51
Comments and feedback from members on previous issues, dialling topics, and Society business.
The BSS and Members
June 1995
Page 52
Page 52
A note announcing the establishment of a new sundial society in Belgium, summarising its goals and background.