As well as being used for its intended function, the 'feed-back'
we receive (mainly from Teachers) suggests that children find
these "Sunclocks"  absolutely fascinating  -  and that they will
also devise their own set of 'games', based around the layout.
 
This interactive Human Sundial has become so popular, as an
outdoor education project  -  that it is shown in School-books.
 
 
Our "Sunclock"  is normally designed to tell correct clock time
from 7 am until 6 pm, throughout the 'Winter' period  -  or from
6 am until 9 pm, during any 'Daylight-saving' part of each year.
 
That is why they usually have two rings of Hour-markers, and
there is more information in the Frequently Asked Questions.
 
 
This photograph, below, shows an unusual layout  -  in which
the Hour-markers have been made into a complete 'circle' of
stepping stones, (but obviously won't tell time after sunset) !
 

 
 
 
Most schools will just paint these layouts on their playground,
or maybe use a simple Do-it-Yourself mosaic technique  -  but
kits made of "polyethylene board" material have now become
available, as shown here in this 'perspective view' illustration.
 

 
 
The above 'kit' is marketed by "Schoolscapes", and you could
click this link to go to their web-site for more information with
prices  -  or just telephone them, on: 01208 816620 (Cornwall).
 
The "Sunclock"  parts can be 'tailor-made' for each customer,
including 'personalisation' with specific details of the school.
 
As their business name may suggest, "Schoolscapes" supply
a wide range of school play equipment and outdoor furniture.
 

 
Schools are a significant majority of our own customers, plus
'Human Sundials' are also popular as unique garden features.
 
Normally set into lawns, these would not interfere with grass-
cutting  -  and make unusual 'conversation-pieces', which can
be used to increase the value of a property (particularly if you
mention that well-known Stately Homes have a "Sunclock" ) !
 
You could click on this link, to see pictures of some layouts at
locations such as "Chatsworth House", plus "Longleat", (UK).
 
 
Our photograph, below, illustrates a typical 'garden' situation,
on the lawn at a house in Loughborough, Leicestershire (UK).
 

 

 
Obviously, every "Sunclock"  could be set into a wide variety
of 'soft' or 'hard' landscaping (not just grass lawns)  -  plus the
next picture shows a layout which has been installed within a
'gravelled' area, so this will need absolutely no maintenance !
 
By coincidence, it is also in Leicestershire, UK - at Gilmorton.
 

 
 
 
The fact that "Sunclocks"  are essentially 'vandal-proof', plus
need no maintenance, means they are ideal for public areas.
 
Just a small piece of level ground is required, to install these
features  -  and the following two photographs show a layout
in the "Energy Garden", on the esplanade at Southport (UK).
 
In this right-hand picture, note that its 'Date-scale' is slightly
wider than we usually suggest  -  but making the "Sunclock"
much easier for any disabled people to use, in a wheel-chair.
 
    
 
 
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Should you have any questions, then please contact us via our
Response Form  -  or click on this link to see why "Sunclocks"
have become so popular, when compared with other sundials.
 
 
Remember you could also make money with Human Sundials,
so please contact us if you may be interested in generating an
income, from this very unusual 'opportunity'.  We suggest that
you telephone us, plus ask to speak direct with Douglas Hunt,
whose sundial plans have been in use world-wide since 1986.
 
Douglas should then be able to discuss several 'possibilities',
and give some advice suited to your personal circumstances.
 
 
Our unique sundial designs are located in numerous different
situations  -  from Schoolyards, to private gardens and Parks.
 
These are particularly popular within the Educational Sector,
due to many 'curriculum-wide' aspects, of a Human Sundial !
 
All of our sundial layouts are 'customized', for your location,
so you can be sure that they will indicate correct clock time.