Dial on TV

2001-04-10 Thread John Davis 



Hi folks,
 
Did anyone else spot the sundial in the (British) TV 
advert for the 2001 Census?
 
It is the vertical decliner at Aldeburgh, Suffolk, BSS 
Serial No 0665.  It is on the end of the Old Moot Hall, under some 
tremendous chimneys.  The building is now (thanks to coastal erosion), 
right on the foreshore.  The dial dates from 1650 and is a very smart black 
and white, with a gilded swan-neck pediment.
 
You have to be quick (or set your video recorders!) as it 
is only on-screen for a couple of seconds!
 
Happy dialling,
 
John

Dr J R DavisFlowton, UK52.08N, 1.043Eemail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Anyone know this book?

2001-04-10 Thread Mac Oglesby 


Hello Sundial List,

I've just received an announcement from Amazon.com for this book:



Sundials : An Illustrated History of Portable Dials

by Hestor Higton

 Our Price: $40.00  -- You Save: $10.00 (20%)

Publication date: April 2001
Binding: Hardcover
Subjects: Antiques/Collectibles; Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 0856675237



Does anyone on this list know anything about this book?  Comments 
would be appreciated.  I hate to buy a pig in a poke.


Best wishes,

Mac Oglesby