2016 is the centenary of Roald Dahl’s birth. Being a Welshman, just ‘up the valleys’…
capelMay 6, 2016
A stunning and historic collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments, The Jantar Mantar monument of…
capelApril 1, 2016
This sundial, titled ‘Timepiece’ was designed by Wendy Taylor and commissioned by Strand Hotels Limited…
capelMarch 1, 2016
So how come I was looking for the perfect setting for a huge 110cm armillary?…
capelFebruary 1, 2016
For February’s sundial of the month we are going back in time to one of…
capelFebruary 1, 2016
This Valentines day, ‘make time’ for the person you love by giving them a truly…
capelJanuary 22, 2016
This stunning giant cliff top sundial telling Cornish time was the major millennium project for…
capelJanuary 1, 2016
Our sundial of the month for December is the The Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay.…
capelDecember 1, 2015
Everyone of us has that one friend, or relative, who is just impossible to buy…
capelNovember 16, 2015
Awaji is a small island that sits between Honshu and Shikoku in Japan and is…
capelNovember 1, 2015
Our Sundial of the Month for October is the armillary sundial at the Heritage Museums and Gardens, Cape…
capelOctober 21, 2015
Christenings are celebrations of joy, welcoming a child into the world. A traditional Christening or…
capelJuly 10, 2015
Once again, another stunning 4 star RHS Chelsea Flower Show! With the weather being kind…
capelJune 29, 2015
This year RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2015 is reaching for the stars with an intergalactic…
capelMay 5, 2015
A circular coppered metal sundial signed by the famed London clockmaker Thomas Tompion (bap. 1639,…
capelFebruary 25, 2015
Did you know that Sundials are mentioned within the bible in reference to a miraculous…
capelDecember 18, 2014
Christmas is on the horizon and expectations are high with hundreds of gift ideas being…
capelNovember 27, 2014
Chelsea Flower Show 2014 It was another fantastic year at Chelsea; an award, lots…
capelAugust 25, 2014
This new armillary sphere is made from bronze, with Polar Region and tropics spheres. This…
capelMay 19, 2013
A dandelion inspired this decorative scraffito wall dial For a completely different take on…
capelMay 18, 2013
3 days to go, setting up with only a splash of rain Each summer the…
capelMay 15, 2013
Chelsea Flower Show 2013 Our first day was frustrating. We set off from South Wales…
capelMay 14, 2013
Border Sundials wins merit for outstanding presentation at Chelsea All that hard work paid off…
capelMay 26, 2012
The Potting Shed's rustic charm set of the dials beautifully Creating a new concept for…
capelApril 22, 2012
My pillar dial tells the time perfectly, of course! With the help of local makers…
capelApril 20, 2012
A new addition to my dials, a stained glass window dialn This year at Chelsea…
capelApril 16, 2011
Getting my dials ready for the new Chelsea stand Chelsea is the year’s most important…
capelMarch 30, 2011