Where is the sun when you need it?

As part of the restoration of Clifton Park in Rotherham, a new walled garden has been created, and amongst other features in the garden is this sundial. Sadly the day was a little dull, so I couldn't check if it worked accurately in it's current location.

The sundial was made by Samuel Walker, one of the early members of the Walker family who were to have such a major influence on the history of the town of Rotherham.

Samuel was 23 years old when he created the sundial, and it is thought that he made it as a wedding present for his younger brother Aaron when Aaron married Rhoda Wood. The sundial carries the date 1739.

Now where is the sun when you need it?

Ian

[gloria jones]

Great capture and interesting history

[carol white]

A very nice sundial and interesting history

[Shanne]

beautiful sundial - good excuse to go back and see it in sun

[Peter H]

That's quite a substantial present. Nice catch.

[Nina Ganci]

unusual design for a sundial. great history with it

[Pyrrhula]

Great shot of this beautiful sundial.

[bkb in the city]

Great find

[Steve and Pam Winfield]

Very interesting sundial :)

[Kathy A]

That sure is an interesting sun dial

[Dione Giorgio]

Haha the clock is not working today. But a lovely sundial, still,

[Fisher Family]

@seattlite @carolmw @shannejw @peadar @ninaganci @pyrrhula @bkbinthecity @stevepam @kjarn @sangwann

Thank you all for your comments, they are all appreciated.

It was fascinating to look around part of the park and the museum - an afternoon well spent!

Ian

[william wooderson]

Maybe there was more sunshine back in those days :-)

[Fisher Family]

@will_wooderson There certainly wasn't much the day I was there!

Ian