December 2003
Page 134

Editorial

Introductory remarks covering the issue's mix of science, history, and construction, and highlighting the Cornwall sundial tour.

December 2003
Page 135

The Equation of Time as Shown on Sundials

A comprehensive study of how the Equation of Time has been represented on sundials from 1672 to the 20th century, analysing data sources, engraving methods, and dating implications.
Equation of Time

John Davis

December 2003
Page 144

The Druid

An account of the conception and development of a helical sundial known as 'The Druid', highlighting the innovation of the 'Smart Shadow' and construction techniques.
Dials: Unusual, Sundial Design & Layout, DIY Sundial Projects

John Singleton
Barrie Singleton

December 2003
Page 145

Finding True North by Compass in 1927–40

Extracts and commentary from a 1940 British military manual on map reading, with practical relevance for aligning sundials using compass and astronomical techniques.

Patrick Powers

December 2003
Page 147

The Sundial Wordsearch

A puzzle for entertainment featuring 40 sundial types hidden in a word grid. Solving reveals a hidden message.

Mike Cowham

December 2003
Page 148

The Gnosall Dial

Analysis of a 1721 dial with unusual semicircular scales used to estimate sunrise and sunset times; includes mathematical reconstruction of how the dial may have been intended to work.
Dials: Horizontal, Historical Dials, How Sundials Work

John Davis

December 2003
Page 149

Newbury 2003 – Sing a Song of Sundial

An account of the 2003 Newbury meeting, covering talks, exhibits, musical interlude, and member sundial projects, including declination finding, software modelling, and new dial types.
The BSS and Members

John Moir
Peter Ransom

December 2003
Page 152

A.F. (Tony) Baigent

Short obituary for Tony Baigent, acknowledging his contribution to sundial education and outreach.
The BSS and Members

December 2003
Page 153

Thomas Hogben

Biographical article about Thomas Hogben, an 18th-century Kent dial maker, exploring his work and its technical and historical context.
Historical Dials

John Foad

December 2003
Page 160

Foreign Journals

Brief reviews or summaries of sundial-related articles appearing in international journals, with commentary relevant to BSS readers.

Margaret Stanier

December 2003
Page 162

Readers' Letters

Contributions from members on a variety of sundial-related topics, offering observations, queries, and follow-ups.
The BSS and Members

December 2003
Page 165

Sundial Tour of Cornwall

Travel report from the BSS Cornwall tour, describing dials visited, local history, scenic highlights, and member experiences.
The BSS and Members

Frank Evans

December 2003
Page 169

The Housman Tomb and Sundial

A short study of the tomb sundial of poet A. E. Housman, reflecting on its layout, symbolism, and poetic associations.
Dials: Horizontal, Historical Dials, Mottoes

Tony Wood

December 2003
Page 171

The Wayfarer's Clock

Discussion of an Anglo Saxon vertical dial HOROLOGIUM
Dials: Mass Dials

John Wall

December 2003
Page 175

The Benoy Dial, Part Two

Continuation of a discussion of an innovative dial, focussing light through a cylinder onto an equatorial dial plate
Dials: Equatorial, Dials: Unusual

Tony Wood