September 2022
Page 13

Summer Solstice in Fleet Street

Presents a colourful photograph of the Fleet Street sundial, captured by Piers Nicholson, showing the dial in full sun on the day of the summer solstice in 2022.
Dials: Vertical

Piers Nicholson

December 2021
Page 7

The Fleet Street Heritage Sundial in Central London

Chronicles the creation of the large Fleet Street vertical declining sundial, culminating in its 2021 opening. Key issues included City of London planning rules (e.g., banning current newspaper mastheads), securing funding during the pandemic, overcoming surveying difficulties using point cloud technology, and the logistical challenges of gnomon fabrication and installation.
Construction Projects, Dials: Vertical, Sundial Design & Layout

Piers Nicholson

March 2020
Page 23

A New Sundial for Central London

Describes the planning and design of the Fleet Street Heritage Sundial, a vertical dial facing a few degrees north of east, approved after 12 years. Located on the site of Richard Carlile's former publishing house (The Republican), the project commemorates Carlile and others who fought for the freedom of the press. The design incorporates hour lines (6 to 10 am) and newspaper mastheads, aiming to serve as a permanent heritage memorial.
Dials: Vertical, Sundial Design & Layout, Construction Projects

Piers Nicholson

December 2014
Page 26

The Sad Story of a Sundial

This is a story of a sundial commission which started out full of promise, but has ended up as a sundial which has never had a chance to tell the time, and which now never sees the sun.
Dials: Horizontal, Sundial Design & Layout, Construction Projects

Piers Nicholson

September 2007
Page 105

Noon Cannons: A Sundial Conceit

This article discusses noon cannons, devices that fire at solar noon using a magnifying glass to ignite powder. It describes preparing and firing a cannon, noting it's more for fun than accuracy. It also mentions historical examples from the mid-17th and 18th centuries, modern versions, and current licensing restrictions in England. A specific F. Barker and Son cannon is detailed.
Dials: Noon Lines, Dials: Unusual, Historical Dials

Piers Nicholson

June 2005
Page 51

Book Note

Review of the 1633 Spanish carpentry manual ‘Carpinteria de lo Blanco’, which includes four chapters on sundial construction using graphical methods, plus a supplement on moon dials and latitude tables.
Book Reviews

Piers Nicholson

September 2005
Page 132

Book Review

A review of the book 'Relojes de Piedra en Galicia (Stone Sundials of Galicia)' by José Luis Basanta, published in 2003. It identifies many sundials in Galicia and other regions of Spain, with many illustrations.
Book Reviews

Piers Nicholson

October 2000
Page 107

The Genesis of the Tylers' and Bricklayers' Sundial

Detailed account of the design process and construction of the Tylers' and Bricklayers' polar sundial in London, including technical and logistical challenges.
Construction Projects, Dials: Polar, Sundial Design & Layout

Piers Nicholson

June 1999
Page 91

Sundials on the Internet - The First Three Years

This report chronicles the growth and impact of the "Sundials on the Internet" website (www.sundials.co.uk) over its first three years, sponsored by the BSS and NASS. It details the site's rapid growth in page views, content expansion, and design evolution. The article highlights the site's educational contribution, especially through its projects page for schoolchildren, and outlines future objectives like language translations and new sundial trails.
The BSS and Members

Piers Nicholson

April 1997
Page 33

Sundials on the Internet

An overview of the emerging presence of sundial resources and communities online, highlighting websites, digital tools, and opportunities for dial enthusiasts to connect.
Dialling Tools

Piers Nicholson