December 2011
Page 10

The BSS Sundial Safari to Le Mans, France. 7-11 September 2011

This report covers the British Sundial Society's 2011 safari to the Sarthe and Perche regions of France, based in Le Mans. The group visited various sundials, historical sites, and chateaux, including a specific mean-time dial in Le Mans and other vertical and mass dials in surrounding villages. The trip offered cultural experiences and opportunities to meet fellow enthusiasts.
Dials: Vertical, Dials: Multi Faced, Dials: Equatorial, Historical Dials, The BSS and Members

Val Cowham
Jane Walker
David Hindle
Kate Hindle
Robert Sylvester
Geoff Parsons

December 2008
Page 168

Book Reviews

Reviews two books: Les Méridiennes du Monde et Leur Histoire by Andrée Gotteland (2 volumes, 850 meridians in 24 countries, including midday canons and industrial meridians) and Mass Dials On Yorkshire Churches by Alan Cook (monograph on 83 churches with mass dials, discussing variations and survival rates, well-illustrated).
Book Reviews

Jane Walker
Irene Brightmer

December 2004
Page 173

In spite of the weather — Newbury 2004

Report on the Newbury 2004 meeting: activities, practical demonstrations and visits carried out despite adverse weather, with notes on attendance, exhibits and plans for future Newbury meetings.
The BSS and Members

Jane Walker

February 2000
Page 48

The Downside Connection

Description of Downside School's connections with BSS and installation of a wall dial designed by a master.
Dials: Vertical

Jane Walker

June 1998
Page 9

A Sundial at Windsor Castle

This article details a sundial located on the North Terrace of Windsor Castle, commissioned by Charles II and crafted by Grinling Gibbons. It describes the intricate engravings on the gnomon, featuring the King's monogram, and the dial-plate with the Garter Star and motto. It also touches upon the challenges of its conservation.
Dials: Horizontal, Historical Dials

Jane Walker

February 1996
Page 21

Follow the Yellow Book Crowd

A short piece encouraging exploration of historic properties and their sundials as listed in the Yellow Book.
The BSS and Members

Jane Walker

June 1992
Page 37

Make a Sundial

This article describes the development of the 'Make a Sundial' educational book by a British Sundial Society group, initiated in response to the National Curriculum requiring primary children to understand and construct sundials. The book, produced using desktop publishing, offers projects for constructing sundials from common materials, suitable for various educational levels.
How Sundials Work, Book Reviews, DIY Sundial Projects, The BSS and Members

Jane Walker