Please note that some of this information may not now be current. It reflects the companies when the sundial was created.

Ray Schofield

Cast in bronze by Ray Schofield, Artist, Sunderland Point.
Calibrated and laid out by Peter Ransom, teacher of Mathematics, Romsey.
Plaques designed by students from
Ripley St. Thomas School, Lancaster.

Acordis

Formed in 1999, Acordis is one of the worldπs leading fibre companies with a £1.5 billion turnover and 17,000 employees in eight countries. At Caton Road we manufacture cellulose acetate polymer from wood or cotton. This product is used in a variety of everyday plastic end uses such as tool handles, toothbrushes and spectacle frames. It is also turned into the base film for photographic use and now being used as a component in flat screens for computers, mobile phones and T.Vπs.

British Energy

Heysham 1 and 2 power stations provide power for most of the Northwest. The stations are part of British Energyπs fleet of eight nuclear stations, stretching from Dungeness in the south to Torness and Hunterston in Scotland. In all, British Energy supplies a quarter of the nationπs daily electricity needs, and each station is a vital part of its local communityπs economy - providing jobs and work for subsidiary companies.

Ratcliffe and Bibby

Ratclifffe and Bibby have been providing a full range of legal services to the local community for over 100 years. We also provide a comprehensive Estate Agency service, including residential property lettings and management and financial/mortgage advice. Offices at: Lancaster: 67/71, Church St., - solicitors. Tel: (01524) 39039 Estate agent Tel: (01524) 844111 Branches at: Carnforth, Morecambe, Kendal and Arnside.

Whitewalls Restaurant

In 1901 the present ownerπs father opened Fishers Restaurant in Manchester. His son Geoffrey trained as a chef and moved in 1983 to Whitewalls with his Maltese wife Mary. The house originally called Hatlex Farm was built in the 17th century. Whitewalls offers French and English cuisine using the best of local produce in its preparation.

Paul Clegg & Company

Chartered Accountants acting as both Business and Personal Advisers aiming to:- Help business increase profits and cope with the increasing regulatory burden in the EEC whilst remaining a concerned employer; Assist individuals maximise their personal and family wealth; Minimise the ravages of taxation

Telephone 01524 34522/32177

The Bay: 96.9fm, 102.3fm & 103.2fm

Independent Local Radio for North Lancashire and South Cumbria serving a population of nearly 400,000. Launched on the 1st March 1993 The Bay has continued to grow to become one of the North Westπs biggest and most exciting Local Radio stations. We have up to the minute Local and National news, sport and community information. But, The Bay is much more than this; we have competitions, big prize give-aways, concerts and holidays!

Heckford Advertising

Established in 1979 and based in Preston, Heckfords pride themselves in offering a full and complete service from traditional design/print and media buying to whatever technology changes bring. By continual investment in both people and technology Heckfords have grown to be one of the largest advertising agencies in the North West.

Telephone 01772 884444

KPMG

KPMG is one of the worldπs leading accountancy and business advisory firms with offices in major commercial cities throughout the North of England. The firm advises many of the regionπs blue chip private sector companies, owner managed businesses and public sector organisations. To discover how the firmπs teams can add real value to your business, contact KPMG Preston on (01772) 722822

Atkinson Coffee Merchants

Thomas Atkinson founded Atkinsonπs and Co. over 163 years ago, Originally located in Cheapside Lancaster, the business moved into the former ≥Nelson≤ Public House in China Street in 1902 where it mains virtually unchanged to the present day. Atkinsonπs continues to supply the area with a fine selection of teas and coffee to satisfy the most discerning palate. Opening hours between 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Saturday. For more information telephone 01524 65470

Alan Dick Engineering Limited

Alan Dick Engineering Ltd (ADE) is a Heysham based sub-contract engineering company, founded in 1975. Its Head Office and Principal Workshop are at Heysham. Its manufacturing facilities include fabricating, sheet metal working, machining and testing. Its clients are mostly blue-chip companies operating in a wide range of sectors including energy, transport, food processing and construction.

E Lynch & Son

In 1923 John Lynch a millwright from Bradford founded what was to become one of the areas leading commercial heating and ventilation companies. Named after his son, Earnest, the company moved to Morecambe in 1947 and has been carried on by four generations of the Lynch Family. Their business covers and area from Wales to Carlisle. For further information telephone 01524 68905.

Reebok

Reebok was founded in 1895 when a young cross-country runner from Bolton named Joseph William Foster had the bright idea of improving his grip by hammering nails through the soles of his running pumps. A century later, Reebok has grown from strength to strength. Now a highly successful International company producing stylish and technically advanced footwear and apparel,

Maysand

Maysand are leading masonry and timber conservation specialist who have a reputation of giving quality and excellent service throughout the full range of restoration and preservation. Undertaking projects on schools, art galleries, museums, churches and many other prestigious projects. Maysand are proud to be associated with the Lancaster Sundial Project. For more information visit our web site
www.maysand.co.uk

St Martins College, Lancaster

Our Anglican foundation and vision is reflected in our Mission statement - to excel, to welcome, to value, to respond. Degrees are awarded by Lancaster University - undergraduate degrees, modular degrees, vocational courses as well as a significant postgraduate program. St Martin's College, Lancaster, LA1 3JD
Admissions: Tel: 01524 384384

Gleeson Homes

Gleeson Homes is a division of the MJ Gleeson Group plc a company founded in 1903. Gleeson's house building operation spreads throughout England including the two specialist units - Gleeson Classic Homes that works on joint ventures in the bespoke home market, and Gleeson Homes City Living that concentrates on the inner city, urban lifestyle developments.
www.gleeson-homes.co.uk

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Moll

Moll Industries is an American Company with manufacturing sites throughout the world. Group turnover is in excess of £300,000,000 and we globally employ 4000 people. World-wide, we are one of the top five contract suppliers of moulded, decorated and assembled parts. We have seven sites in France, one in Portugal and four sites in the U.K. Moll Industries is a global supplier, providing a complete service from product design through the manufacture of the components in both thermoplastic and thermoset materials.

How it works

The sundial is known as an analemmatic
(pronounced ana-lem-mat-ic) sundial.

Analemmatic sundials consist of hour points, (rather than lines) laid around an ellipse. They have a movable gnomon (This is the name given to the object that casts the shadow, which in this case is yourself!) perpendicular to the dial plane (the flat surface on which you stand).

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