Standard opening hours:
Tuesday to Saturday 10am–5pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm
Ring sundial. The months of the year are
marked either side of a slit running along
the circumference of the ring. A sliding ring
is inset within the groove, with a small square
knob and single perforation to allow sunlight
to pass through the slit and onto the inner surface.
The inner surface is inscribed with lines and
numbers for the hours from one to twelve.
Post-medieval. Cumberland, UK.
MAA 1919.60. Photography by David Kay.
Sundial and compass in mahogany case, made by
Joshua Springer. 18th Century. Bristol, UK.
MAA 1921.63.75. Photography by Gwil Owen.
