September 2002
Page 90

Editorial

Commentary on the need for an author-title index for the Bulletin and suggestions for a subject index to facilitate information retrieval.

September 2002
Page 91

New Zealand: Four Dials and a Diallist

The author explores four distinctive sundials across New Zealand, discussing their design, settings, and local cultural influences, with special focus on Ray Sanson’s dials.
Dials: Horizontal, Dials: Unusual, Dials: Vertical, Historical Dials

Tony Wood

September 2002
Page 93

The British Sundial Society Annual Conference and AGM Held 19th to 21st April 2002 at the Crossmead Centre, Exeter

A report on the 2002 BSS annual conference, summarising talks, excursions, and events including presentations by international members and sundial exhibitions.
The BSS and Members

Robert Sylvester

September 2002
Page 95

Minutes of the 13th Annual General Meeting of the British Sundial Society

Official record of the 2002 AGM including reports from officers and specialists, covering projects, events, finances, and future plans.
The BSS and Members

September 2002
Page 101

Minutes of the Special General Meeting of the British Sundial Society

Summary of the meeting regarding adoption of a new Society constitution, including approval process and background.
The BSS and Members

September 2002
Page 104

Austria 2002: A Sundial Safari

Travelogue of the BSS tour of Austria led by Walter Hofmann, visiting monasteries, public dials, and craftspeople; rich in descriptions of painted and sculptural dials.
Dials: Portable, Dials: Unusual, Dials: Vertical, The BSS and Members

Frank Evans

September 2002
Page 109

Ancient Sundials of Israel Part 2: Sundials Found in Israel Outside Jerusalem

Continuation of a study cataloguing archaeological sundials discovered in various parts of Israel outside Jerusalem, detailing design, materials, and historical significance.
Dials: Horizontal, Dials: Unusual, Historical Dials

Shaul Adam

September 2002
Page 115

The Twentieth Century

An essay reflecting on the evolution of sundial making and the Society's activities during the 20th century, highlighting significant developments and personalities.
Dials: Bifilar, Dials: Equatorial, Dials: Heliochronometer, Dials: Unusual, Historical Dials, The BSS and Members

Margaret Stanier

September 2002
Page 121

Book Reviews

Short reviews of recently published books on sundials, including portable dials and historical studies. Cornish Church Sundials by Len Burge An Introduction to the history of timekeeping - The Leicester Time-trail by Allan Mills Sundials at Greenwich edited by Hester Higton
Book Reviews

September 2002
Page 126

The Horizontal Sundial of Athens

Technical and historical study of a well-preserved ancient Greek horizontal sundial located in Athens, analysing its construction and use.
Dials: Horizontal, Historical Dials

E. Th. Theodossiou
V. N. Manimanis
E.-M. Kalyva

September 2002
Page 129

In Pursuit of Shropshire Dials

A personal account of locating and documenting sundials in Shropshire, discussing stylistic features, history, and condition.
Dials: Horizontal, Dials: Vertical, Historical Dials

J. P. Lester

September 2002
Page 131

Improved Azimuth Dial

Proposal for a design enhancement to the azimuth dial, aiming to improve readability and construction precision.
Dials: Horizontal, Dials: Unusual

Silas Higgon

September 2002
Page 132

Extra Photographs from BSS Austria Tour

Supplemental photos from the Austria 2002 sundial tour, complementing the earlier article by Frank Evans.
Dials: Vertical, The BSS and Members