Previous Shows & Events
RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Border Sundials was flying the flag for Gwent at 2009's RHS Chelsea Flower Show. This year also marked a move to a bigger stand at the nation's Premier Flower Show from 19-23 May on stand RM27.
One of my finest-ever armillaries commissioned by a Lincolnshire customer
Erecting the Border Sundials Chelsea Flower Show 2009 stand
An Armillary Sphere and Vertical Sundial on the Border Sundials stand
An Armillary Sphere offers calm after the strain of a hard day
Engraving on an Armillary Sphere
Festival of Roses
Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
Border Sundials exhibited a selection of armillary spheres at the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show as part of the Tudor theme in the Festival of Roses marquee (7-12 July 2009).
The Tudor Rose Festival was themed as Henry VIII's Tudor Court with a dramatic red and white Tudor Rose symbol taking pride of place.
Armillary Spheres were very popular with the Tudors and were used as astronomical instruments. Capel said "I'm honoured to have been invited to be a part of this historic event."
Hampton Court Palace was the favourite residence of Henry VIII and to celebrate the 500th anniversary of his accession to the throne, the RHS gave the show a Tudor theme.
Admirers of the many flora on display
An Armillary Sphere sits in the centre of a floral display
The 2009 Tudor Rose Festival entrance
Armillary Sphere provides a striking centrepiece to this fine display
Entrance to The 2009 Tudor Rose Festival
An Armillary Sphere majestically sited amongst this display
A plethora of roses
Admiring the multi-coloured display of roses
Henry VIII suit of armour
Lady Greensleeves
Rosa - Precious Time
An Armillary Sphere bursts above this display of roses
An Armillary Sphere on a Tudor Plinth sitting proudly erect above this display
Tatton Park Show
This was the second year Border Sundials exhibited at Tatton Park. In 2008 the weather was mostly glorious and meeting lots of interesting people and sampling the northern hospitality enjoyable.
In 2009 however, the weather was very changeable with thunderstorms and blazing sunshine. However, nothing dents the northern spirit!
Border Sundials was awarded a Certificate of Commendation
Capel taking shelter under his umbrella
Nothing dents the northern spirit!