March 2013
Page 44

Readers’ Letters

A collection of letters discussing Society matters, mass-dial archives, and north-facing dials. Contributors debate historical interpretations and the future of BSS collections.
Dials: Mass Dials, Historical Dials, The BSS and Members

Nick Orders
Graham Aldred
Patrick Powers
Gerald Stancey
Nick Nicholls
Peter I. Drinkwater

December 2011
Page 47

Readers’ Letters

This section contains letters from readers discussing various sundial topics. These include formulae for horizontal shadow length, a query about the oldest scientific sundial in the British Isles, sundials in family crests, proposed organisational changes within the BSS, and the historical transmission of scratch dials and water-clock functionality. It highlights ongoing member engagement and research interests.
Mathematics of Dialling, Historical Dials, The BSS and Members, Mottoes

Sue Manston
John Ingram
Nick Nicholls
Frank King
John Foad
Anthony Turner

September 2005
Page 109

The 2005 BSS Open Award Scheme

This article details the 2005 British Sundial Society Open Award Scheme, outlining the judging criteria and listing the winners and their sundial projects. It describes the winning entries, which include a large vertical dial, a portable dial, and a set of equinoxial and solsticial dials.
The BSS and Members

Nick Nicholls