December 2017
Page 21

Newbury One-Day Meeting, 23 September 2017

A detailed report on the BSS one-day meeting, summarising talks on topics including the Fort Belan sundial, DIY heliochronometers, multi-centre delineation, promotion via social media, the astronomical Culpeper dial, the Gnomonical Universal Nomograph (GUN), and the mechanical generation of the Equation of Time using equation clocks.
Dials: Heliochronometer, Equation of Time, Historical Dials, The BSS and Members

Peter Ransom
Brian Huggett
Frank King
Jackie Jones
Ian R. Butson
David Hawker
John Davis
Irene Brightmer
John Foad
Patrick Arnold
Kevin Karney
Andrew James

March 2013
Page 40

Book Review — De Cursu Solis by Mario Arnaldi

A review of a monograph examining medieval Latin texts on sundial construction. James summarises its content, scholarly value, and relevance to the history of gnomonics.
Book Reviews, Historical Dials, Mathematics of Dialling

Andrew James

September 2008
Page 108

Sundial at the Mountbatten School, Romsey

This article describes the creation of a slate vertical sundial as a memorial at The Mountbatten School. Designed for Greenwich time and features a superellipse for hour line termination. The piece details the carving, gilding, and stainless steel gnomon construction, culminating in its successful unveiling in 2007.
Dials: Vertical, Sundial Design & Layout, Construction Projects

Andrew James

September 2008
Page 144

A Happy Ending: The Preston Gubbals Sundial

Andrew James recounts the recovery of a stolen 1638 copper alloy sundial from St Martin’s church, Preston Gubbals. He identified the dial for sale, leading to its return. The article details the dial's early 'centred' design and the unique significance of its gnomon supporter being cut from a 15th-16th century memorial brass.
Dials: Horizontal, Restoration projects, Historical Dials

Andrew James

December 2001
Page 171

Mortar for a Vertical Sundial, a Seventeenth Century Recipe

This article presents a 17th-century recipe for a strong mortar, suitable for creating a flat surface for a vertical sundial. From Richard Neve's 'The City and Country Purchaser, and Builder's Dictionary,' it uses lime and sand with linseed oil or skimmed milk. A tougher version includes 'boring/gun dust.' The author notes fast-drying and cracking issues, suggesting alternative preparations, and contextualizes Neve's architectural dictionary.
Dials: Vertical, Historical Dials

Andrew James

October 2000
Page 115

Photographing Sundials

Practical guide to photographing various types of sundials, including exposure, lenses, framing, and lighting for effective recording and archival use.
Dialling Tools

Andrew James