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Sundials

Most sundials just have marks for the daylight hours, when the Sun will actually cast a shadow. However, some show all 24 hours. Noon and midnight appear directly opposite each other, with 6am and 6pm on either side

World Museum Liverpool has a large collection of sundials. Many are very beautiful and detailed. They are lovely things to look at as well as telling the time. You can make your own working sundial by going to the Things For You To Do section.

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Sun dial markings