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![]() Max Nicholson Memorial sundials |
Two memorial sundials have been put in place in memory of Max - one by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust at the London Wetlands Centre in Barnes in south-west London and one by Sedbergh School in Cumbria. The sundials were designed by his son Piers Nicholson. Max Nicholson memorial sundial at the London Wetlands Centre ![]() The hour lines have Arabic numerals for summer time and Roman for winter time; between the hour lines are short ten-minute lines and five-minute spots. This picture was taken at 17 minutes to 1 in November 2004, a few days after the sundial was put in place. |
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The sundial is located outside the Peacock Tower, a 3-storey hide which overlooks the old reservoirs beside the River Thames at Barnes in west London. The tower is seen below with the buildings on the north side of the river in the background.
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Max Nicholson memorial sundial at Sedbergh School, Cumbria |
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Technical note: For more details on the design of these innovative Spot-On Sundials, please follow this link |