April 1997
Page 24

Altitude Dials at Extreme Latitudes

An exploration of altitude dials designed for high-latitude locations, discussing their construction, adaptations, and challenges in time-telling under extreme solar conditions.
Dials: Portable, How Sundials Work, Sundial Design & Layout

Colin J. Thorne

April 1997
Page 37

Walker, Fecit, Dublin

An investigation into a Dublin-made sundial by the maker Walker, examining its craftsmanship, historical significance, and distinguishing features.
Dials: Horizontal, Historical Dials

Colin J. Thorne

February 1996
Page 30

Portable Ring Dial

Description of a compact, transportable ring dial and its operation, with construction details.
Construction Projects, Dials: Portable

Colin J. Thorne

October 1993
Page 22

"There's a thingey on that whatsit!" or the Jottings of a Big Dial Hunter

This light-hearted article describes the joys and frustrations of "dial hunting," including the excitement of discovering new dials and the disappointment of finding none. It shares anecdotes of interacting with the public who are often unaware of sundial functions and recounts challenges like obscured views and misidentified "sundials," emphasising the dedicated hunter's passion.
The BSS and Members

Colin J. Thorne