For over a thousand years, sundials have played a fundamentally important role in regulating the daily life of mankind throughout Europe and the British Isles. In fact the study of the art of making sundials was once a part of every scholar’s education. With the coming of modern communications and accurate timekeeping equipment, the sundial has been eclipsed as a scientific instrument and ceased to provide a useful service. But they remain today to be an aesthetically pleasing and artistic decoration. This book describes and illustrates each particular class of sundial likely to be found in churchyards, private gardens, on buildings…etc. and features many black & white photos and informative diagrams which make for a thorough and comprehensive work. This fascinating look at an important part of history is sure to be appreciated by all.