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Sundial in Petts Wood, Kent
A rambler stops to look at a sundial in Petts Wood, Kent, set up in memory of William Willett, pioneer of daylight saving whose ideas led to British Summer Time.
1939
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Media ID 14280054
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Backpack Daylight Hiker Instruments Measurement Memory Petts Pioneer Ramble Rambler Ramblers Rucksack Saving Stop Stopping Sundial Walk Walker Walkers Willett
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a rambler takes a momentary pause in his woodland walk through Petts Wood, Kent, to admire a sundial that stands as a lasting tribute to a pioneering figure in the realm of time measurement. Dated back to 1939, this image captures the essence of the 1930s, with the rambler dressed in plus-fours and wearing a rucksack or backpack, adding to the authenticity of the scene. The sundial, nestled amidst the lush greenery, is a poignant memorial to William Willett, a visionary British inventor and advocate for daylight saving. Willett's groundbreaking ideas, which aimed to save energy and extend daylight hours during the summer months, eventually led to the implementation of British Summer Time (BST) in 1916. The sundial, set against the backdrop of the verdant Petts Wood, serves as a testament to the enduring connection between science, nature, and human ingenuity. The intricate design of the sundial, with its gnomon casting a long shadow on the numbered dial, speaks to the precision and accuracy that Willett's ideas brought to the measurement of time. As the rambler gazes intently at the sundial, one can almost hear the ticking of the clock of history, marking the passage of time and the legacy of a man whose ideas continue to influence our daily lives. This image is a captivating reminder of the simple pleasures of a woodland ramble, the beauty of nature, and the enduring impact of scientific innovation.
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