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June 1996
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June 1996
Page 1
Page 1
Updates from European sundial societies, discussing exhibitions, society meetings, and sundial innovations, including notes on instruments, moon phases, and dipleidoscopes.
June 1996
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Page 2
A report on a regional BSS meeting in Essex featuring talks, member displays, and local sundial visits, highlighting community involvement and enthusiasm for sundial-related activities.
The BSS and Members
June 1996
Page 3
Page 3
Describes the creation of a complex obelisk-style sundial at Dunphail House, including its design, multiple dial faces, symbolic engravings, and historical inspirations from Scottish traditions.
Construction Projects, Dials: Multi Faced
June 1996
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Page 9
Commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Hydrographic Office with the unveiling of a specially commissioned horizontal sundial, exploring its design, construction, and maritime symbolism.
Dials: Horizontal
June 1996
Page 10
Page 10
An in-depth exploration of azimuth sundials, comparing projection methods, construction techniques, and their advantages, with historical and modern examples.
Dials: Horizontal, Dials: Vertical, How Sundials Work, Mathematics of Dialling
June 1996
Page 16
Page 16
Examines the features and design variations of historical portable sundials, discussing integrated instruments, storage cases, and accessories like compasses and perpetual calendars.
Dialling Tools, Dials: Portable, Historical Dials
June 1996
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Page 22
A personal travelogue documenting sundials discovered in Canada, Australia, and Singapore, including armillary and equatorial dials, with notes on design inspiration and memorial contexts.
Dials: Equatorial
June 1996
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Page 26
A description of a meridian line installed in Ramsgate, covering its construction, timekeeping function, and local educational significance.
Dials: Noon Lines, Sundial Design & Layout
June 1996
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Page 29
A search for a sundial mentioned in the writings of poet William Cowper, blending literary investigation with sundial history and field research.
Historical Dials
June 1996
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Page 32
A follow-up survey of sundials found in the Talmont region, documenting their design features, condition, and historical settings.
Historical Dials
June 1996
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Page 34
Reflections on historic sundials mentioned in Arthur Mee’s ‘The King’s England’, with commentary on their cultural and historical context.
Historical Dials
June 1996
Page 38
Page 38
A detailed report of the 1996 BSS conference, describing lectures, site visits, and discussions held among sundial enthusiasts.
The BSS and Members
June 1996
Page 39
Page 39
An overview of a large commemorative sundial in Chatham, highlighting its naval heritage, symbolic design, and community impact.
Dials: Vertical, Historical Dials, Mathematics of Dialling
June 1996
Page 40
Page 40
Summary and commentary on the latest bulletin of the North American Sundial Society, including highlights and member contributions.
June 1996
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Page 42
An analytical discussion of the sundial-like instrument depicted in Dürer’s ‘Melancholia I’, considering artistic interpretation and gnomonic function.
Dials: Unusual
June 1996
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Page 44
Explains the historical astronomical instrument called the torquetum, its gnomonic uses, and significance in early timekeeping.
Historical Dials
June 1996
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Page 46
Review of a dialling-related publication, offering a brief critique and highlighting its value to readers and researchers.
Book Reviews
June 1996
Page 47
Page 47
Reader feedback and discussion on various dialling topics, including responses to previous articles and new findings.
The BSS and Members
June 1996
Page 49
Page 49
An exploration of a sundial associated with Thomas Hardy, linking literary history with dial design and interpretation.
Historical Dials
June 1996
Page 52
Page 52
Describes the sundials and garden layout at Groombridge Place, with commentary on restoration efforts and their historical setting.
Historical Dials